A well-established organization with an internal litigation team is
seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Litigation Support Specialist to
provide administrative and procedural support to defense counsel. This is a permanent opportunity with a hybrid work schedule based in Glendale,
California.
This role is ideal for a seasoned workers’ comp legal professional who
thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands California WCAB procedures
inside and out.
What This Opportunity Offers:
- Annual Salary: $65,000-$75,000
- Hybrid work schedule: Opportunity to work from home 2-3 days per week.
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard
business hours (PST)
Role Summary:
In this position, you will provide day-to-day litigation support to an
internal workers’ compensation defense team. You’ll be responsible for managing
filings, tracking deadlines, preparing legal documentation, and coordinating
communication between legal, medical, and claims stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Electronic Filings: Prepare and
submit pleadings, motions, and related documents through California’s EAMS
platform
- Deadline & Calendar
Oversight: Maintain detailed litigation calendars, including hearings,
depositions, conferences, and trials
- Legal Document Production: Draft,
revise, and format WC defense materials such as answers, declarations,
objections, DORs, and trial-related exhibits
- Medical-Legal Scheduling:
Coordinate QME/AME appointments and ensure timely service and filing of
medical records
- Stakeholder Communication: Serve
as a liaison with internal partners, opposing counsel, claims
professionals, and regulatory bodies as needed
- Mail & Records Handling:
Manage incoming and outgoing physical and electronic correspondence
- General Support: Assist with
additional administrative or litigation-related tasks as business needs
evolve
Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum 4 years of hands-on
workers’ compensation defense experience (California required)
- Strong working knowledge of WCAB
processes and statutory timelines
- Advanced proficiency with EAMS,
Microsoft Office, and legal case management systems
- Ability to independently manage a
high-volume desk with accuracy and efficiency
- Detail-oriented, deadline-driven,
and comfortable operating with limited oversight
Work Environment & Expectations:
- Regular use of computers and
standard office equipment
- Ability to remain seated or
standing for extended periods
- Comfortable navigating shifting
priorities in a deadline-driven setting
- Capable of working effectively in
both on-site and remote environments
