Legal Assistant / Worker's Compensation Case Manager (Granada Hills)

About This Job

Job Description: Workers\' Compensation Case Manager (Applicant-Side)

Position available with Matevosyan & Nikoghosyan, LLP.

Location

Granada Hills, California. This is an in-office position only.

Salary and Hours

The salary range is $25 to $35 per hour, depending on experience. This is a full-time role, with hours from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

About Our Firm

Matevosyan & Nikoghosyan, LLP is a workers\' compensation law firm located in Granada Hills, CA, that represents injured workers. We are seeking an experienced, skilled, efficient, and dependable Legal Assistant or Case Manager to provide direct support for one attorney\'s caseload. This is a long-term, in-office position ideal for someone seeking stability, a collaborative team, and a professional, organized workplace.

Position Overview: Legal Assistant/Case Manager

We are looking for a candidate who meets the following criteria:

• Possesses a minimum of one year of experience in workers\' compensation, with a strong preference for applicant-side experience. Two to seven years of work comp experience is also highly preferred.
• Spanish language skills are a plus but not mandatory.
• Is exceptionally organized and attentive to detail.
• Can thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Is prepared to support the attorney effectively from the start.
• Is confident in communicating with clients, insurance adjusters, and defense attorneys.
• Has an understanding of medical-legal timelines, workers\' compensation issues, and case strategy.
• Can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Is proactive in moving cases forward.

Please note: This is not an entry-level position. It requires existing knowledge of workers\' compensation law and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

You will serve as the primary support for one attorney. Key responsibilities include:

Attorney Email and Communication

• Monitor and organize the attorney\'s email inbox.
• Identify and flag urgent matters.
• Respond to routine correspondence.

Client Communication

• Answer client phone calls and provide case status updates.
• Schedule calls between clients and the attorney as needed.
• Address and manage escalated client concerns professionally.

Scheduling and Calendaring

• Schedule depositions.
• Confirm deposition appointments with all involved parties.
• Manage the attorney\'s calendar, including adding reminders and deadlines.

Drafting and Legal Writing

• Draft letters to defense counsel, adjusters, clients, and medical providers.
• Draft Declarations of Readiness (DORs), objections, and petitions from templates.
• Prepare settlement documents and discovery-related correspondence.

Case Management

• Review Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) and Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME) reports to identify necessary actions.
• Update case notes and summaries, maintaining organization within our case management system, MerusCase.
• Communicate with defense counsel regarding scheduling and other case matters.
• Prepare case summaries when required.
• Coordinate with the in-office PQME coordinator and other legal assistants.

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

• Minimum of one year of workers\' compensation experience.
• Experience supporting one to two workers\' compensation attorneys and managing a caseload.
• Working knowledge of depositions, DORs, objections, discovery, medical-legal deadlines, Requests for Admission (RFAs), and the panel QME process.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong telephone etiquette and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Reliable and professional demeanor.

Preferred Experience

The following experience is not required but would be a significant advantage:

• Two to seven years of applicant-side workers\' compensation experience.
• Experience drafting petitions.
• Familiarity with the MerusCase software platform.
• Experience managing high-volume caseloads (300+ files).
• Knowledge of the Electronic Adjudication Management System (EAMS) for filing.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly wage of $25 to $35 or more, based on experience.
• Paid sick leave.
• Additional paid time off.
• Employer 401(k) matching program.
• Reimbursement for health insurance and other qualified business expenses.
• Paid holidays.
• Free parking.
• Opportunities for professional growth as the firm expands.
• A stable, friendly, and organized work environment.
• A long-term career opportunity.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application via email to mail@matnik.com. Please include the following:

1. Your resume.
2. A brief note outlining your workers\' compensation experience.
3. A description of your specific strengths in WC tasks (e.g., panels, depositions, drafting, hearings).

We will reach out to qualified applicants to schedule interviews promptly.

Job Type: Full-time