QME Deposition Associate Attorney (California Licensed - Remote) (Worker's Compensation)

Abramson Labor Group is a leading employment and workers' compensation law firm dedicated to advocating for employees' rights. Based in Burbank, CA, we are determined in representing workers who have faced discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage disputes, and workplace injuries. Our team is committed to providing top-tier legal representation with a client-focused approach, ensuring that every case receives the attention and expertise it deserves. At Abramson Labor Group, we foster a dynamic and collaborative work environment where professionals can grow while making a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients. If you are passionate about employment law and workers' rights, we invite you to join our dedicated team.

About the role

The QME Deposition Associate represents the firm's clients by preparing for and personally conducting Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) depositions in workers' compensation cases. This role is responsible for reviewing case files ahead of scheduled depositions to identify opportunities for resolution prior to deposition, preparing deposition strategy and questions, and appearing at and conducting QME depositions — both applicant-set and defense-set — to develop the record and advance the client's position. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working independently under deadline pressure in a fast-paced workers' compensation litigation environment.

Department: Worker's Compensation. Employment Type: Full Time. Location: California. Workplace type: Remote.

Responsibilities

• Review assigned case files in advance of each scheduled QME deposition to assess case status, medical-legal issues, and litigation posture.
• Evaluate whether resolution (settlement, stipulation) is achievable prior to the deposition date, and discuss viable cases with the adjuster or client.
• Communicate with attorneys, adjusters, and opposing counsel to explore early resolution options and confirm whether a deposition can be avoided, continued, or must proceed.
• Document case review findings and resolution recommendations in the case management system.
• Review the case file in depth prior to the QME deposition, including claim history, prior medical treatment records, and the QME/AME report(s), to identify key factual and medical issues.
• Analyze the QME report(s) for internal inconsistencies, gaps, causation issues, apportionment concerns, or areas that need clarification through testimony.
• Identify disputed issues (e.g., AOE/COE, body parts, permanent disability