Victor Valdez Flores
Riverside
Summary
Experienced Workers’ Compensation Paralegal with a strong work ethic, fast learning ability, and a proven record supporting defense attorneys in high-volume litigation environments. Skilled in WCAB procedures, drafting petitions, coordinating QME/AME evaluations, reviewing medical-legal records, preparing settlement documents, and communicating effectively with adjusters, attorneys, and Spanish-speaking injured workers. Ready to transition into a Hearing Representative role with deep knowledge of WCAB processes and medical-legal strategy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Law Office of Anderson & Chang
04.2013 - Current
- Support five Defense Workers’ Compensation Attorneys across CA and MN; manage high-volume caseloads.
- Draft Medical Dispute Letters and WCAB petitions (Compel, Join, Venue, Dismissal).
- Request QME panels; schedule AME/PQME evaluations; ensure statutory compliance.
- Review and organize medical-legal records; prepare AME/PQME packets.
- Electronically file C&Rs, Stipulations, and trial exhibits through EAMS.
- Communicate with adjusters, applicant attorneys, medical providers, and unrepresented Spanish-speaking workers.
- Prepare hearing-ready files for MSCs, conferences, and trials when needed.
Paralegal
Law Offices of Richard S. Powell
10.2009 - 04.2013
- Drafted and served WCAB pleadings including DORs, Objections, Petitions to Compel, C&Rs, Stips, Venue Petitions, and QME Requests.
- Issued subpoenas; prepared medical/document indexes for AME/PQME evaluations.
- Filed documents through EAMS; prepared case summaries; responded to adjuster inquiries.
- Supported managing attorney; trained legal assistants; managed new file intake and database organization.
Education
Paralegal Certificate - ABA Approved Program
Irvine, CA10-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2007
Skills
- WCAB Procedures
- QME/AME Scheduling
- Medical-Legal Review
- Drafting Petitions
- C&R & Stipulations Filing (EAMS)
- Discovery Support
- Case File Management
- Adjuster & Attorney Communication
- Spanish Communication
- Trial Exhibit Prep
- Fast Learner
- Strong Work Ethic
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paralegal
Law Office of Anderson & Chang
04.2013 - Current
Paralegal
Law Offices of Richard S. Powell
10.2009 - 04.2013
Paralegal Certificate - ABA Approved Program
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University, Fullerton