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Job Title: Workers’ Compensation Defense Legal Secretary
Location: Glendale, CA (Hybrid – remote flexibility)
Employment Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
We actively sourcing for a Workers’ Compensation Defense Legal Secretary to join their team on a permanent/direct hire basis located in Glendale, CA in a hybrid capacity (with remote flexibility).
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Workers’ Compensation Defense Legal Secretary supports our in-house staff counsel in defending workers’ compensation claims. You will be the backbone of the litigation process, ensuring that filings are precise, deadlines are met, and communication between claims examiners and the WCAB is seamless
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $65,000 annually
- Schedule: Monday–Friday with flexible start times
- Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- Career Growth: Ongoing training, mentorship, and long-term stability
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
E-Filing & Documentation: Expertly navigate the EAMS system for electronic filing of pleadings, motions, and petitions.
Calendar Management: Proactively manage complex legal calendars, including MSCs, Trials, Depositions, and Lien Conferences.
Document Preparation: Draft and format legal documents such as Answers, Objections to PTP reports, DORs, and Trial Exhibits.
Medical-Legal Coordination: Schedule QMEs/AMEs and ensure all necessary medical records are served and filed according to statutory timelines.
Liaison: On occasion, act as a point of contact for claims adjusters, opposing counsel, and the WCAB.
Team Player: Manage communication with internal and external associates, timely and professionally.
Mail Processing: Process both in-bound and out-bound paper and electronic mail.
Flexibility: Able to assist with other support needs as needed
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:
Experience: 4+ years of Workers’ Compensation legal secretary experience, with defense experience preferred. (Kept as preferred to cast a wider net as requested)
Technical Skills: Proficiency in EAMS, MS Office Suite, and legal case management software.
Local Knowledge: Knowledgeable about California Workers’ Compensation laws and WCAB procedures.
Efficiency: Ability to handle a high-volume desk with minimal supervision while maintaining a sharp eye for detail
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
Ability to use a computer and other standard office equipment.
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods.
Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment.
Ability to perform work in a dynamic environment.
Ability to work effectively both in-person and virtually
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