Med-Legal Coordinator

Job Summary
Board certified orthopedic spine surgeon with a growing med-legal practice is seeking a Medical Legal Coordinator. This is an onsite, full time position. We are located on the Novato Community Hospital campus. Office hours are 8:30 am-5:30pm; Mon - Fri.

As the Medical Legal Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting our provider and patients in navigating the complex world of medical-legal evaluations. This is a dynamic, multi-tasking role that bridges clinical precision with legal accuracy—and it plays a pivotal part in how we deliver trusted care and defensible documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Qualified Medical Legal Exams, Independent Medical Exams (IMEs), Personal Injury evaluations, and Workers’ Compensation / DWC cases
• Prepare comprehensive reports and assist providers in narrative development
• Conduct detailed record reviews and help summarize relevant case histories
• Act as a historian, gathering and organizing timelines and supporting documentation
• Manage scheduling of evaluations, depositions, and follow-up appointments
• Handle correspondence with legal representatives, insurance adjusters, and patients
• Maintain accurate electronic documentation and ensure compliance with legal standards

Qualifications

• Experience in medical-legal, healthcare administration, or case coordination setting.
• Familiarity with California workers’ compensation, personal injury, and DWC processes.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while staying organized and proactive.
• Strong communication, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort using EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience in Orthopedic practice is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person