Workers Compensation Hearing Representative

Fresh Start Recruitment is partnering with a highly respected California-based Workers’ Compensation Defense firm that is seeking experienced Hearing Representatives to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced California Workers’ Compensation professionals who are confident handling complex medical lien matters, appearing before WCAB judges, and independently managing high-volume caseloads in a fast-paced litigation environment. NO visa sponsorship is available for this role. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING Candidates MUST:

• Currently live in California — NO EXCEPTIONS
• Have direct California Workers’ Compensation Defense experience
• Have experience appearing before WCAB judges
• Have experience arguing medical lien disputes before judges
• Have experience handling medical liens (not just copy liens)
• Be comfortable independently managing a lien caseload from start to finish

Candidates who do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

About the Role

When an injured worker files a workers’ compensation claim in California, multiple medical providers and vendors may file liens against the case for payment. The Hearing Representative is responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and resolving these lien disputes through both negotiation and appearances before WCAB judges. This is NOT an attorney role and does not require a bar license. However, it is a highly specialized legal role requiring strong California Workers’ Compensation knowledge, medical record analysis, hearing experience, and confidence advocating in court.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of medical lien files from initial review through final resolution
• Appear before WCAB judges at:
• Mandatory Settlement Conferences (MSCs)
• Status Conferences
• Walk-through settlements
• Lien hearings
• Argue medical lien disputes before judges
• Conduct lien negotiations and resolve disputes with lien claimants
• Rate permanent disability using AMA Guides
• Review medical records and analyze apportionment
• Prepare settlement agreements, declarations, and position statements
• Provide regular written updates and case summaries to clients including insurance carriers, employers, and TPAs
• Work efficiently in a fully digital, paperless environment

Required Qualifications

• 3–20 years of California Workers’ Compensation Defense experience as a Hearing Representative
• Direct experience attending hearings and arguing medical liens before WCAB judges
• Experience handling medical liens — not just copy liens
• Strong understanding of California Workers’ Compensation procedures
• Ability to independently manage a high-volume lien caseload
• Experience rating permanent disability using AMA Guides
• Strong medical record review and apportionment analysis experience
• Strong written communication and advocacy skills
• Comfortable preparing their own legal documents and written work
• Ability to think quickly and confidently during hearings

Preferred Background

• Current or recent experience at a California Workers’ Compensation defense firm, insurance carrier, TPA, or lien resolution company
• Experience working in a high-volume litigation environment
• Strong negotiation and litigation skills

Please DO NOT apply if:

• You do not live in California
• You do not have California Workers’ Compensation Defense experience
• You have never appeared before a WCAB judge
• You only conduct phone negotiations
• You have only handled copy liens
• You do not have medical lien hearing experience
• You are seeking part-time work
• You come from outside the Workers’ Compensation system

What’s Offered

• Competitive compensation package
• Bonus and benefits offered

Fresh Start Recruitment Connecting top legal professionals with outstanding opportunities. Pay: $55,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year Application Question(s):

• Do you have AT LEAST 3–20 years of California workers' compensation defense experience as a Hearing Representative?
• (YES/NO)
• Do you need time off in the next 90 days?
• (IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN)
• If selected, when is the best time to reach you for a phone screen?
• (PLEASE EXPLAIN)

Location:

• California (Required)

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