HireHawk

Workers' Compensation Case Manager

HireHawk
Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, ChileMid-LevelSenior💰 $1,800 - $2,000 per monthWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing California workers' compensation cases, including treatment coordination, claims administration, and effective communication with injured workers and legal teams. Proficient in utilizing cloud-based legal case management systems to maintain accurate case documentation and ensure timely follow-ups.

Highest-signal resume keywords
California Workers' Compensation Case ManagementMedical Treatment CoordinationCloud-Based Legal Case Management SoftwareStrong Communication Skills in English and SpanishUnderstanding of Claims Procedures and Utilization Review

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Keep California workers' compensation cases progressing through independent day-to-day management, timely follow-ups, and clear next steps.
  • Give injured workers regular case updates in English and Spanish, answer routine questions, and provide empathetic but persistent follow-up on treatment participation.
  • Keep medical care on track by coordinating appointments, treatment plans, referrals, and follow-ups with healthcare providers.
  • Identify and address treatment delays by monitoring authorization requests, utilization reviews, and outstanding responses, escalating unresolved barriers to attorneys.
  • Move outstanding 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 case documentation is complete and accessible.
  • Keep deadlines, hearings, and required filings visible and on track in accordance with California workers' compensation procedures.
  • Help attorneys prepare cases 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

What you’ll need
  • 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.
  • Direct experience independently managing California workers' compensation cases is strongly preferred.
  • Experience using cloud-based legal case management software.
  • Experience working alongside a dedicated filings or back-office team.

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Hard Skills
Workers' Compensation Case ManagementClaims AdministrationAuthorization RequestsUtilization ReviewCase Documentation PreparationDeadline ManagementMedical Report OrganizationFollow-Up CoordinationIndependent Case ManagementClaims Follow-Up
Soft Skills
Empathetic CommunicationPersistent Follow-UpOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
Cloud-Based Case Management Systems
Industry Keywords
California Claims ProceduresWorkers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB)Personal Injury Case ManagementInsurance Claims AdministrationHealthcare Provider Coordination