Workers' Compensation Claim Consultant

CCMSI

$80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of California Workers’ Compensation claims experience.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
  • SIP certification required or must be obtained.
  • Experience handling a mostly litigated workload.
  • Bilingual (Spanish) proficiency is highly valued (not required).

Responsibilities

  • Investigate, evaluate, and adjust claims per laws and company standards.
  • Establish and manage claim reserves within authority guidelines.
  • Review and negotiate medical, legal, and related claim expenses.
  • Authorize payments and negotiate settlements as per guidelines.
  • Coordinate with external vendors and oversee services.
  • Maintain consistent communication with clients and stakeholders.
  • Handle complex claims with minimal supervision.

Benefits

  • 4 weeks of paid time off plus 10 paid holidays in the first year.
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement plans.
  • Opportunities for internal training and career advancement.
  • Supportive team-based company culture.
Full Job Description
Overview

Workers' Compensation Claim ConsultantLocation: Irvine, CA (reporting remotely)Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (PST) Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000 (depending on experience)

Job Summary

 

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled California Workers’ Compensation Claim Consultant to manage a complex portfolio of claims with confidence, empathy, and sound professional judgment. With 5+ years of handson claims experience, you will lead thorough investigations, guide claim strategy, and ensure fair, timely resolutions. This role also offers a strong development pathway for advancement into more senior claim positions. As a Claim Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional service to CCMSI clients and upholding our high standards of quality and responsiveness. This is a full lifecycle WC adjuster position within a TPA environment, and only candidates with proven Workers’ Compensation claims experience will be considered. Responsibilities

When we hire Workers’ Compensation Adjusters at CCMSI, we look for detaildriven problemsolvers who balance empathy with sound judgment, navigate complex regulations with confidence, and deliver fair, timely outcomes that support injured workers and strengthen client trust.

  • Investigate, evaluate, and adjust claims in compliance with company standards and applicable laws.
  • Establish and manage reserves within authority guidelines.
  • Review, approve, and negotiate medical, legal, damage estimate, and related claim expenses.
  • Authorize claim payments and negotiate settlements within established authority and client-specific guidelines.
  • Coordinate and oversee external vendors, including legal counsel, surveillance, and case management providers.
  • Monitor claim progression, including subrogation opportunities, diary management, and reporting requirements.
  • Maintain timely communication with clients, claimants, and other stakeholders throughout the claim lifecycle.
  • Provide claim status updates, reserve analyses, and other reports as requested.
  • Calculate disability rates and ensure compliance with applicable state regulations.
  • Notify excess and reinsurance carriers of qualifying claims.
  • Handle complex claims independently with minimal supervision.
  • Participate in hearings, mediations, legal conferences, client meetings, training sessions, and claim reviews, as appropriate.
  • Support client satisfaction through responsive service and adherence to corporate claim handling standards and client instructions.
  • Contribute to special projects, training materials, newsletters, and other departmental initiatives as requested.

 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • 5+  years of California Workers’ Compensation claims experience.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • SIP is required, or you must be able to obtain.
  • Experience handling a mostly litigated workload.
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Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
  • Bilingual (Spanish) proficiency highly valued for communicating with claimants, employers, or vendors, but not required.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

 

  • 4 weeks (Paid time off that accrues throughout the year in accordance with company policy) + 10 paid holidays in your first year
  • Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
  • Retirement plans: 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Career growth: Internal training and advancement opportunities
  • Culture: A supportive, team-based work environment

 

How We Measure Success 

 

 At CCMSI, great adjusters stand out through ownership, accuracy, and impact. We measure success by:  

  • Quality claim handling 6 thorough investigations, strong documentation, well-supported decisions
  • Compliance & audit performance 6 adherence to jurisdictional and client standards
  • Timeliness & accuracy 6 purposeful file movement and dependable execution
  • Client partnership 6 proactive communication and strong follow-through
  • Professional judgment 6 owning outcomes and solving problems with integrity
  • Cultural alignment 6 believing every claim represents a real person and acting accordingly

This is where we shine, and we hire adjusters who want to shine with us.

 

Compensation & Compliance

The posted salary reflects CCMSI’s good-faith estimate in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be based on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and internal equity. This role may also qualify for bonuses or additional forms of pay.

 

CCMSI offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Paid time off accrues throughout the year in accordance with company policy, with paid holidays and eligibility for retirement programs in accordance with plan documents.

 

Our Core Values

 

At CCMSI, we believe in doing what’s right—for our clients, our coworkers, and ourselves. We look for team members who:

 

  • Lead with transparency We build trust by being open and listening intently in every interaction.
  • Perform with integrity We choose the right path, even when it is hard.
  • Chase excellence We set the bar high and measure our success. What gets measured gets done.
  • Own the outcome Every employee is an owner, treating every claim, every decision, and every result as our own.
  • Win together Our greatest victories come when our clients succeed.

 

We don’t just work together—we grow together. If that sounds like your kind of workplace, we’d love to meet you.

 

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