ICW Group

Hearing Representative

ICW Group
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $90,560 - $152,723 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing workers' compensation litigation and claims, including negotiation and legal representation at hearings and trials. Proficient in preparing legal documentation and providing guidance on regulatory compliance within the claims and insurance industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Workers' Compensation Litigation ManagementLegal Document PreparationNegotiation SkillsClaims ExaminationKnowledge of CA Labor Code

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage litigation and claim disputes related to workers’ compensation claims
  • Attend claim hearings representing ICW Group
  • Appear at WCAB lien conferences and trials, and occasionally at status, priority, and mandatory settlement conferences
  • Schedule and attend settlement walk-through hearings with claimants and/or counsel
  • Reduce loss adjustment expenses by resolving disputed claims and litigation, including liens
  • Resolve claims fairly and equitably in the best interest of the insured
  • Prepare case documentation, court pleadings, reports, and settlement documents
  • Prepare for and attend depositions; maintain notes and correspondence
  • Prepare and submit timely Hearing Reports to claims personnel and claims management
  • Review and analyze billed invoices and liens against professional bill review analysis
  • Provide subject matter expertise on workers’ compensation litigation
  • Apply legal defenses and negotiate resolutions or set matters for trial
  • Provide guidance to Underwriting and Risk Management Services
  • Partner with Claims Examiner to determine solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Business Administration, Management or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum 2-5 years of experience in workers' compensation required
  • Claims examiner experience preferred
  • Working knowledge of claims and insurance industry preferred
  • Familiarity with and ability to effectively utilize the CA Labor Code, CA Code of Regulations, and CA Schedule for Rating Permanent Disabilities
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and/or legal documents
  • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from counsel, claimants, customers, regulatory agencies, and/or members of the business community
  • Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
  • Strong ability to negotiate legal issues before the WCAB
  • Strong oral skills to articulate the company’s position in contested legal matters
  • Must be able to drive and work independently
  • Must be able to lift and carry 25-40 pounds
  • We are currently not offering employment sponsorship for this opportunity

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401K retirement plan with company match
  • Bonus potential
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays throughout the calendar year
  • Support for continued learning and professional development

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Hard Skills
Litigation ManagementClaims Dispute ResolutionLegal AnalysisCase Documentation PreparationHearing Report SubmissionInvoice Review and AnalysisSettlement NegotiationTrial PreparationRegulatory ComplianceTechnical Document Interpretation
Soft Skills
Strong Oral CommunicationIndependent Work AbilityEffective Presentation SkillsProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Skills
Industry Keywords
Workers' Compensation ClaimsClaims ManagementInsurance IndustryCalifornia Labor CodeWCAB HearingsSettlement ConferencesLegal DefensesRisk Management ServicesClaims Examiner ExperienceFinancial Report Analysis