Overview
Full-Time Contractor (Remote)
This role provides hands-on case management support for a law firm’s California Workers’ Compensation practice. An existing administrative team handles filings and back-office tasks; this position owns routine case management issues, manages client communications, coordinates medical treatment progress, and escalates legal or complex issues to attorneys when needed.
Responsibilities
- Manage California workers’ compensation cases through independent day-to-day case management, timely follow-ups, and clear next steps.
- Provide regular case updates to injured workers in English and Spanish; answer routine questions and maintain empathetic but persistent follow-up on treatment participation.
- Coordinate medical care by managing appointments, treatment plans, referrals, and follow-ups with healthcare providers.
- Monitor and address treatment delays by tracking authorization requests, utilization reviews, and outstanding responses; escalate unresolved barriers to attorneys.
- Advance claim matters toward resolution through consistent communication with insurance adjusters, claims administrators, medical providers, and attorneys.
- Prepare, review, and organize claim forms, medical reports, and supporting records so documentation is complete and accessible.
- Track deadlines, hearings, and required filings in line with California workers’ compensation procedures.
- Support attorneys by gathering documentation, identifying missing records or unresolved issues, and coordinating necessary follow-ups.
- Maintain accurate case information in the firm’s cloud-based system, including communications, treatment status, deadlines, and outstanding actions.
- Coordinate with the administrative support team on filings and back-office work while retaining ownership of client communication and case progression.
Requirements (Must-Have)
- Prior hands-on U.S. personal injury case management experience, with responsibilities beyond administrative filings.
- Workers’ compensation case management experience and practical knowledge of California claims procedures, insurance claims administration, and Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) processes.
- Understanding of medical treatment coordination, authorization requests, utilization review, and claims follow-up.
- Strong communication skills in English, including the ability to explain case updates clearly and communicate empathetically with injured workers.
- Availability to work during Pacific Time business hours.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
- Direct experience independently managing California workers’ compensation cases.
- Experience using cloud-based legal case management software.
- Experience working alongside a dedicated filings or back-office team.
Compensation & Benefits
- USD $1,800 - $2,000 / month
Schedule
- Monday–Friday, 8:00/9:00 AM–5:00/6:00 PM PST
Location