Company Description
JC Carter Law APC provides personalized legal services in the areas of Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, and Estate Planning. Led by Attorney Jennifer C. Carter, the firm is dedicated to representing injury victims and helping them secure the compensation they deserve. In addition to advocating for clients, the firm takes pride in assisting individuals and families in crafting tailored estate plans to meet their unique needs. JC Carter Law APC is committed to delivering compassionate and effective legal solutions.
Role Description
We’re looking for a driven, experienced Workers’ Compensation Paralegal / Case Manager who takes initiative, thrives on responsibility, and genuinely cares about producing excellent work for injured workers.
This is not a position for someone who waits to be told what to do. We want someone who anticipates deadlines, catches details others might miss, and takes pride in keeping cases organized and moving forward. Our clients rely on us during some of the most stressful times in their lives — and we are looking for someone who treats their work with that level of importance.
You’ll Excel in This Role If You:
- Naturally double-check your work because details matter to you
- Enjoy managing files and keeping cases moving proactively
- Take responsibility for outcomes
- Are compassionate yet professional with clients
- Want to grow professionally and expand your skillset
- Value being part of a strong, accountable team
Core Responsibilities:
- Manage workers’ compensation files from intake through resolution
- Draft pleadings, discovery responses, and settlement documentation
- Maintain accurate case calendars and ensure all statutory deadlines are met
- Assist attorneys with hearing preparation and case strategy
- Track medical treatment and lien issues
- Proactively follow up on outstanding records, reports, and benefits
- Identify and designate treating MPN physicians
- Prepare summaries of medical reports and subpoenaed records
- Review and rate MMI reports
- Draft pleadings/documents, including advocacy letters, petitions, and pre-trial conference statements
- Communicate with clients and outside counsel as requested
- Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues
Responsibilities
- Represent clients in person and remotely at California Workers’ Compensation hearings before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB)
- Prepare for and attend hearings, status conferences, and trials
- Draft legal correspondence, requests for supplemental information to doctors, pleadings, and other litigation documents
- Conduct case analysis, develop litigation strategies and work up claims to their resolution and settlement
- Manage discovery, including but not limited to reviewing medical records, depositions, and subpoenas
- Negotiate settlements and advocate on behalf of clients
- Maintain consistent communication with clients, attorneys, medical providers, and opposing counsel
- Track and manage deadlines and ensure compliance with WCAB rules and procedures
- Train and direct legal assistant in processes and procedures to assist in handling case load
- Defend and take depositions and/or cross examinations
- Manage a high-volume caseload with authority and minimal supervision
Experience
- 3–5 years of California Workers’ Compensation experience required
- Applicant representation experience preferred
- Must be bilingual in Spanish
- Strong knowledge of WCAB procedures, litigation processes, and discovery rules
- Excellent legal writing and document drafting skills
- Demonstrates strong negotiation, advocacy, and communication abilities
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple matters simultaneously
- Highly organized with strong time management and deadline tracking skills
- Self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to follow up effectively with minimal oversight
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Skills
- Experience handling complex workers’ compensation cases
- Ability to effectively manage a high-volume litigation docket
- Strong client advocacy and negotiation skills
Key Traits
- Self-starter with strong initiative
- Professional and dependable
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment
Compensation & Growth:
- Salary range: $70,000+, depending on experience
- Full-time, in-office position.
- Opportunities for advancement and professional development
- A supportive team environment where initiative is recognized
- Meaningful work advocating for injured workers
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
