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Arrowhead Orthopaedics

Work Comp Editor

Redlands, CA · On-site

$28/hr

Must have experience with Med-Legal Worker's Compensation reporting * Must have experience with ... The Editor will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related ...

Arrowhead Orthopaedics

Work Comp Editor

Redlands, CA · On-site

Must have experience with Med-Legal Worker's Compensation reporting * Must have experience with ... The Editor will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related ...

Arrowhead Orthopaedics

Work Comp Editor

Redlands, CA · On-site

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Excelas, LLC

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General Code Enterprises, LLC

Legal Editor

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$43K - $45K/yr

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General Code

Legal Editor

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$43K - $45K/yr

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical legal report editor in the United States is $66,461.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $92,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a medical legal report editor?

Medical Legal Report Editors are professionals who review, edit, and ensure the accuracy and clarity of reports used in legal cases that involve medical information. They work with medical records, expert witness statements, and other healthcare documents to ensure they meet legal standards, are clearly written, and contain no errors or ambiguities. Their work helps attorneys, courts, and insurance companies understand medical facts and opinions presented in legal proceedings. Attention to detail, knowledge of medical terminology, and understanding legal documentation requirements are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical legal report editor?

To excel as a Medical Legal Report Editor, you need a solid understanding of medical terminology, legal documentation standards, and excellent written communication skills, often supported by a background in healthcare or legal studies. Familiarity with medical transcription software, document management systems, and editing tools like Microsoft Word is typically required. Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to work under tight deadlines are essential soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure the accuracy, clarity, and legal compliance of reports, which are vital for supporting legal proceedings and patient care documentation.

What are some common challenges faced by medical legal report editors, and how can they be managed?

Medical Legal Report Editors often encounter challenges such as interpreting complex medical terminology and ensuring accuracy while maintaining legal compliance and confidentiality. They must balance tight deadlines with the need for thoroughness, as these reports are used in legal proceedings. Collaborating closely with physicians, legal professionals, and other healthcare staff is crucial for clarifying ambiguities and ensuring reports meet required standards. Staying updated on both medical and legal terminology, as well as best practices for documentation, helps editors manage these challenges effectively.

What is the difference between Medical Legal Report Editor vs Medical Transcriptionist?

AspectMedical Legal Report EditorMedical Transcriptionist
CredentialsMedical or legal editing certifications often preferredMedical transcription certification or training
Work EnvironmentLegal offices, medical-legal firms, remote editingHospitals, clinics, transcription service companies
Industry UsageLegal-medical interface, report editingConverting audio to text, medical documentation

The Medical Legal Report Editor primarily focuses on reviewing and editing legal medical reports, ensuring accuracy and clarity for legal purposes. In contrast, a Medical Transcriptionist transcribes audio recordings into written medical documents. While both roles require medical knowledge, the editor emphasizes editing skills and legal terminology, whereas the transcriptionist concentrates on accurate transcription from audio. Both roles are vital in healthcare and legal industries but serve different functions within medical documentation workflows.

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Infographic showing various Medical Legal Report Editor job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,461 per year, or $32 per hour.

Work Comp Editor

Redlands, CA • On-site

Arrowhead Orthopaedics
Outpatient Health Care • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Arrowhead Orthopaedicsexternal

$28/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Review and edit Med-Legal reports related to Workers' Compensation cases.

  • Review patient history information and ensure accurate incorporation into reports, contacting patients as needed for clarification.

  • Complete assigned reports and meet with physicians and management as required.

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
WORK COMP EDITOR
It is our goal to provide the finest Orthopaedic care possible. This philosophy requires that all office staff and providers be sensitive and responsive to patients' needs and preferences. To ensure that we hire and retain the quality of staff needed for implementing our philosophy of service, we have adopted the following job description for this position.
The position requires that the employee be available forty hours per week, and that also the employee be flexible in his/her schedule to provide efficient service for the group. The employee however, will be expected to work no more than five days per week.
Many of the responsibilities require that you have a working knowledge of computers and the ability to learn the proper use of the programs utilized in this office, or those that which may be necessary to meet the needs of the practice.
The hours, pay scale, and benefits will be defined as agreed upon.
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the supervision of the Workers' Comp Manager, the Workers' Comp Editor shall be responsible to complete their assigned reports and meet with physicians and management as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Worker's Compensation Orthopedic Editor will be responsible for the review and editing of Med-Legal reports. Medical writing and editing experience required.
General Activities (There may be other duties required of this position not listed below):
  1. Review patient history information to make sure it is incorporated correctly into the provider's report. There may be occasions when the Workers' Comp Editor will be required to contact a patient to obtain or clarify information.
  2. Must have experience with Med-Legal Worker's Compensation reporting
  3. Must have experience with reviewing AME/QME reports
  4. Must have thorough understanding of AMC Guides 5th edition and Labor codes 4663 & 4664
  5. Excellent communication, writing and grammar skills
  6. Must be well versed with worker's compensation and medical terminology
  7. Strong organizational skills, detailed-oriented, and ability to handle multiple tasks
  8. Must exhibit a high degree of professional excellence characterized by sound independent judgment, initiative and high standard of ethics.
  9. Must possess high attention to detail
  10. Any other duties as may be assigned by the Manager.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Editor will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor and his/her assignees. Arrowhead Orthopaedics reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time. I acknowledge that I have received and read this job description.
Requirements
Skill Requirements:
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalence
  • 2 to 3 years' work experience in Workers Compensation cases
  • Experience in Orthopedics and Pain Management preferred
  • Dependable and organized
  • Receptive to constructive criticism and feedback
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow up on assignments
  • Self-starter, proactive and works well with little supervision
  • Excellent analytical skills, likes to be accurate and attention to detail
  • Intermediate or higher skill level in WordPerfect and Word office

Typical Physical Demands:
  1. Requires sitting and walking, with daily occasional stooping, reaching, and bending.
  2. Occasional lifting up to thirty pounds.
  3. Hearing must be in the normal range for telephone and personal communication.
  4. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboards and other office equipment.

Work Location: In House
Salary Description
$28.00+ Hourly

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