For almost 70 years, Mullen & Filippi has been providing comprehensive legal services to California employers, insurance carriers, public entities and third-party administrators on issues arising from workplace injuries and other employment-related concerns. We understand that our longevity comes down to the people who make up our firm and recognize the need to take care of them. All of our employees receive full benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401k retirement. Mullen & Filippi also understands the desire for a good balance between work and other life interests. We offer a friendly and supportive work environment. If you are looking for a change and a nice place to work with an employer who cares, then we encourage you to apply.

The Hearing Representative position performs a variety of legal duties for the firm and must bill at least 180 hours per month. This position is primarily responsible for the analysis, management and resolution of lien cases for the regional law office. The Hearing Representative will work closely with attorneys assigned to primary handling of the case to insure the efficient and cost-effective resolution of liens. The Hearing Representative may on occasion attend WCAB hearings if deemed appropriate by the handling attorney. It is expected that the Hearing Representative will carry out lien negotiations, manage a heavy lien caseload and move lien claims to closure while providing the highest quality of service. Liens will be negotiated within appropriate financial authority, within parameters set by client litigation guidelines and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Effective communication skills are essential for the variety of audiences this position will interact with. The Hearing Representative will have strong reasoning, organizational and time management skills.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Five or more years of workers' compensation claim litigation experience, including In-depth knowledge of California Workers’ Compensation laws.
• Must maintain a current paralegal certificate and complete regular ongoing professional training as required. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Research case law, statutes, and regulations on a wide variety of topics including lien resolution and transform data researched into practical solutions for claims files.
• Analyze and implement lien resolution plans at the file level.
• Flexible and willing to challenge lien resolution processes and procedures to ensure the best possible outcomes.
• Uses appropriate cost containment techniques including strategic vendor partnerships to reduce the overall cost of claims.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and interpretive skills with the ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentage, etc.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to learn and become highly proficient using case management and other software applications.
• Knowledge of EAMS searches.

We are an equal opportunity employer