Litigation Auditor

at  Liberty Mutual

Pay Philosophy
The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.
Description
Conducts the review/audit of law firm invoices for Commercial and Personal Insurance lines for compliance with Liberty Mutual Billing Guidelines and for reasonable and appropriate billing practices consistent with industry standards as established by the ABA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Accounting/Finance/Business) or equivalent experience required
• JD or Paralegal Certificate preferred
• In addition, 2 plus years of relevant experience
• Insurance defense and/or claims management experience and/or legal bill review experience with proven litigation management and expense control experience)
• Requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Solid communication skills, listening skills, and accuracy and attention to detail
• Advanced computer skills required to develop and prepare complex spreadsheets and complete unique and complex analyses
• A working knowledge of court systems, procedural rules, and litigation practices/procedures for the 50 states and Federal system
• Must display ability to fully comprehend legal billing
• A working understanding of insurance contracts, coverage, practices, and procedures is necessar

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures that law firm practices comply with Company Litigation Guidelines and Protocols. Develops and maintains knowledge related to determining the likely legal necessity for specific insurance defense related law firm work. Assesses law firm invoices for work performed at appropriate timekeeper levels and compensable time charged relating to legal work billed, across all types of litigation. Reviews and reduces law firm billings accordingly.
• Collaborate with various claims departments for more effective litigated cost control. Utilize budgets, meetings, presentations and claim file and document review to obtain claim strategy information and apply during review process.
• Uses a variety of auditing tools for data analysis. References reports, models, tables, and Excel workbooks at an advanced functionality level, including pivot tables, macros, filters etc., to effectively audit electronic law firm invoices for maximum productivity. Manages the application of these tools across a wide range of invoices and audit levels. Utilizes Microsoft Applications and other systems to maintain databases and reports on performance and audit compliance results.
• Resolves appeals submitted by law firms.
• Investigates law firm operational procedures, analyzes litigation cost benefits to maximize savings and efficiencies.
• Identifies improper or fraudulent billing practices, as well as quality litigation practices. Makes recommendations to initiate necessary changes and counsels management regarding control concerns.
• Makes recommendations to management for modifications or changes in policies to keep abreast of changes in process or technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Accounting/Finance/Business) or equivalent experience required
• JD or Paralegal Certificate preferred
• In addition, 2 plus years of relevant experience
• Insurance defense and/or claims management experience and/or legal bill review experience with proven litigation management and expense control experience)
• Requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Solid communication skills, listening skills, and accuracy and attention to detail
• Advanced computer skills required to develop and prepare complex spreadsheets and complete unique and complex analyses
• A working knowledge of court systems, procedural rules, and litigation practices/procedures for the 50 states and Federal system
• Must display ability to fully comprehend legal billing
• A working understanding of insurance contracts, coverage, practices, and procedures is necessary

About Us
This position may have in-office requirements depending on candidate location.
At Liberty Mutual, our purpose is to help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow. That’s why we provide an environment focused on openness, inclusion, trust and respect. Here, you’ll discover our expansive range of roles, and a workplace where we aim to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession.
Liberty Mutual has proudly been recognized as a “Great Place to Work” by Great Place to Work® US for the past several years. We were also selected as one of the “100 Best Places to Work in IT” on IDG’s Insider Pro and Computerworld’s 2020 list. For many years running, we have been named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers for New Graduates as well as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion please visit: https://jobs.libertymutualgroup.com/diversity-inclusion
We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits
Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.