Case Manager (Worker's Compensation) (Remote - Must Reside in California)

Company Description

Abramson Labor Group is a leading employment and workers' compensation law firm dedicated to advocating for employees' rights. Based in Burbank, CA, we are determined in representing workers who have faced discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage disputes, and workplace injuries. Our team is committed to providing top-tier legal representation with a client-focused approach, ensuring that every case receives the attention and expertise it deserves.

At Abramson Labor Group, we foster a dynamic and collaborative work environment where professionals can grow while making a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients. If you are passionate about employment law and workers' rights, we invite you to join our dedicated team.

Job Description

Position Summary

Abramson Labor Group is seeking a detail-oriented Case Manager to handle an assigned California workers' compensation caseload from intake through resolution. This role audits files at every stage of the WC process, prepares complete case summaries, calculates temporary and permanent disability, evaluates QME/AME reports, and identifies cases that are ready to settle. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and proactive — someone who keeps cases moving, follows up on delays, and knows when to escalate.

Key Reposnsibilities

Case Auditing & Management

• Manage an assigned workers' compensation caseload from intake through final resolution
• Audit cases at every stage of the California WC process and set clear, actionable next steps
• Prepare full case summaries and keep them current as cases develop

Disability Calculations & Medical-Legal Review

• Calculate temporary disability (TD) and permanent disability (PD), including PD ratings and apportionment
• Review QME/AME reports, determine whether each is favorable or unfavorable, and identify the appropriate next step

Resolution & Communication

• Identify when a case is ready to settle and escalate it to the appropriate team
• Work directly with defense attorneys and claims adjusters to keep cases progressing
• Follow up on delays and escalate issues when needed

Qualifications

Required

• Experience handling California workers' compensation cases (applicant side preferred)
• Working knowledge of the California WC process from intake through resolution
• Ability to calculate TD and PD, including PD ratings and apportionment
• Experience reviewing and evaluating QME/AME reports
• Strong written communication skills, including clear and complete case summaries
• Confident communicating with defense attorneys and adjusters
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage a full caseload and meet deadlines

Preferred

• Prior case manager, senior paralegal, or hearing representative experience at a WC law firm
• Familiarity with EAMS and the California PD Rating Schedule
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay: Competitive hourly pay: $25.00 – $30.00
• Comprehensive benefits:  health insurance and retirement plans
• Room to grow: real opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A supportive culture: a team built on collaboration, integrity, and excellent client service 
• Meaningful work: help injured workers get the care and support they deserve

Department

Workers' Compensation

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

California

Workplace type

Onsite / Hybrid

Compensation

Competitive hourly pay: $25.00 – $30.00, DOE

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