Clerical Assistant – Workers' Compensation

The Hartford

. Provide effective, accurate, and timely legal clerical support to assigned attorneys and assist with overall office operations .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeBrea • California • United StatesJunior💰 $46,222 - $69,333 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal clerical support, including scheduling depositions and managing case documentation while ensuring compliance with court rules. Exhibits strong organizational skills and the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

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Workers’ Compensation Legal Support ExperienceCalifornia Administrative Support ExperienceLegal Terminology KnowledgeTime Management SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal Clerical SupportCase Documentation ManagementElectronic FilingScheduling DepositionsPreparing Notices of HearingManaging Lien PacketsResearching Undeliverable MailMaintaining Medical RecordsResponding to SubpoenasCoordinating Medical Evaluations

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAttention to DetailDiscretion and ProfessionalismAbility to Manage Multiple ProjectsDiplomacy

Industry Keywords

Standard Operating ProceduresCourt ComplianceElectronic Service MailboxMinutes of HearingAgreed Medical EvaluationsPanel Qualified Medical EvaluatorInformal Settlement ConferencesOrders to Produce RecordsConfidential Information HandlingHigh-Volume Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide effective, accurate, and timely legal clerical support to assigned attorneys and assist with overall office operations
Schedule and coordinate depositions and cross-examinations, including rescheduling
Schedule and coordinate Agreed Medical Evaluations (AMEs) and Panel Qualified Medical Evaluator (PQME) appointments
Prepare and serve Minutes of Hearing (MOH) and Notices of Hearing
Manage critical file details to support optimal case outcomes
Follow file-level workflows, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and file support standards
Ensure compliance with court and administrative body rules and requirements, including electronic filing
Monitor and manage incoming e-faxes and the electronic service mailbox
Process and manage lien packets
Comply with Orders to Produce records from non-medical lien claimants
Respond to subpoenas and records requests in a timely manner
Collect, organize, and maintain medical records
Schedule Informal Settlement Conferences (ISCs)
Research and investigate returned or undeliverable mail
Maintain accurate case documentation and update electronic file records

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma is required
A college degree is preferred
Minimum of 1 year of California administrative support experience preferred
Minimum of 1 year of Workers’ Compensation, legal support experience required
Basic knowledge of legal terminology is a plus
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities
Effective time management skills with the ability to independently navigate a high-volume environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work efficiently within strict deadlines and shifting priorities
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Diplomacy in written and verbal communication with internal/external clients

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, 401K. Effective day 1.
25 days paid time off in your first full year and Paid Holidays
Tuition reimbursement - up to $5,250 (undergraduate) and $6,000 (graduate) for tuition and registration fees for degree programs that support your career development (subject to additional requirements)
Student Loan Paydown Program – eligible to participate after 6 months of service; direct contribution of $125 per month, with a lifetime maximum up to $10,000
Paid volunteer opportunities
Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition