About the position Hearing Representative – Workers Compensation Defense Location: Remote (California Workers Compensation jurisdiction required) Employment Type: Direct Hire – Full Time Compensation: $55,000 – $120,000 base salary + bonus eligibility and benefits HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly skilled Hearing Representative (Workers Compensation Defense) to join one of our valued client partners. HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this legal advocacy role within a California-based workers compensation defense practice . Position Overview The Hearing Representative will manage a caseload of workers compensation lien files and represent clients during proceedings before the California Workers Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) . The role requires strong familiarity with California workers compensation procedures, the ability to analyze medical documentation, and the confidence to advocate before administrative judges during lien-related disputes. This role is focused on professionals who already operate within the California workers compensation system and who can independently manage lien litigation, settlement negotiations, and formal hearings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of lien files from initial evaluation through final resolution
• Analyze medical documentation and rate permanent disability using the AMA Guides
• Review and assess medical records to determine apportionment of disability across contributing causes
• Represent clients before WCAB judges at Mandatory Settlement Conferences (MSC), Status Conferences, and walk-through settlements
• Advocate on behalf of employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators during medical lien hearings
• Conduct negotiations with lien claimants to resolve disputes where appropriate
• Prepare legal documentation including settlement agreements, declarations, and written position statements
• Maintain consistent communication with clients by providing case updates, summaries, and strategic recommendations
• Manage high-volume caseloads within a fully digital case management environment

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of California workers compensation defense experience as a Hearing Representative
• Direct experience appearing before WCAB judges in substantive hearings
• Demonstrated experience arguing medical lien disputes before a judge
• Experience handling medical liens , not solely copy service liens
• Strong proficiency rating permanent disability using the AMA Guides
• Experience reviewing medical records and determining apportionment
• Ability to independently manage a high-volume lien caseload
• Experience drafting legal documents such as settlement agreements, declarations, and written position statements
• Comfort operating within a paperless legal environment
• Stable employment history with no pattern of job hopping

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working within a California workers compensation defense firm
• Experience working for insurance carriers or third-party administrators (TPAs)
• Experience handling complex medical lien litigation matters
• Strong written communication skills used for formal case summaries and client reporting
• Background representing clients in Mandatory Settlement Conferences and lien hearings

Benefits

• bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits package