Workers' Compensation Hearing Representative

Benefits:

• Simple IRA (w/ employer contribution)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are an Applicant's workers' compensation firm representing former professional athletes — including NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, and other league players — in complex occupational injury and cumulative trauma claims. We are seeking an experienced Hearing Representative to appear on behalf of our clients before the Santa Ana Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB).


This is a specialized practice requiring familiarity with the unique medical, procedural, and evidentiary issues that arise in professional athlete WC claims, including cumulative trauma, multiple body parts, career earnings, and disputed industrial causation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Appear virtually at Mandatory Settlement Conferences (MSCs) and Status Conferences (SCs) before the Santa Ana WCAB on behalf of injured applicants
• Review case files, pleadings, and medical reports prior to hearings to ensure accurate representation of the applicant's position
• Prepare Pre-Trial Conference Statements and ensure compliance with WCAB procedural requirements
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and support staff regarding case status and strategy
• Assist in moving cases toward resolution, including settlements and trial readiness
• Monitor and calendar upcoming hearing dates and ensure timely filing of required documents
• Maintain detailed and accurate case notes and updates in case management system

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 years of experience appearing at the WCAB, preferably at Santa Ana; applicant-side experience strongly preferred
• Solid working knowledge of California Labor Code and WCAB procedural rules
• Experience handling virtual appearances and familiarity with EAMS
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently
• Strong written and oral communication skills; professional demeanor in virtual proceedings
• Familiarity with cumulative trauma claims strongly preferred

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience with professional athlete WC claims or high-value cumulative trauma cases
• Knowledge of orthopedic and psychiatric components of cumulative trauma claims
• Prior experience at Santa Ana WCAB is a plus

COMPENSATION & DETAILS

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Performance bonuses
• Collaborative and experienced legal team
• Meaningful advocacy for clients and complex injury histories
• Opportunity to grow within a focused and expanding firm
• Paid time off
• Professional development
• Access to group medical and dental plans

Flexible work from home options available.