Senior Litigation Auditor
Company: Liberty Mutual Insurance
Location: Plano
Posted on: January 13, 2021
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Job Description:
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.
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, please visit
https://www.libertymutualgroup.com/about-lm/careers/benefits
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. 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-inclusionLiberty
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. Job Summary:Liberty
Mutual's Litigation Audit team conducts the review/audit of law
firm invoices for the Global Retail Markets and Global Risk
Solutions Business Units and Home Office outside law firms for
compliance with Liberty Mutual Guidelines and for reasonable and
appropriate billing practices consistent with industry standards as
established by the ABA. This role will eventually sit in one of the
following offices: Plano TX, Colchester VT, Dover NH, Seattle
WA.Compensation dependent on geographic locationResponsibilities:*
Ensures that law firm practices comply with Company Litigation
Guidelines and Protocols. Develops and maintains extensive
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. * Collaborates 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 and
enhances 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 MS Office, Salesforce,
and other systems to maintain databases and reports on performance
and audit compliance results. * Resolves appeals of reductions with
law firms.* Performs complex consulting related assignments, which
involve reviewing multi-million dollars billings as part of
litigation settlements often to multiple standards. Provides
detailed reports to Claims to support resolution of these
settlements and participates in negotiations as needed.*
Investigates law firm operational procedures, analyzes litigation
cost benefits, and examines flat fee agreements to assure and
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 for the largest law
firms. * Exercises independent judgment in accordance with policies
and procedures. Makes recommendations to management for
modifications or changes to policies to keep abreast of changes in
process or technology. Trains staff as needed.* Bachelor's degree
(preferably in Accounting/Finance/Business) or equivalent
experience required. JD or Paralegal with 5 plus years' experience
in insurance defense practice preferred. In addition, 4 plus years
of relevant experience preferred (e.g., 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 direction. * Strong communication skills, listening skills,
and accuracy and attention to detail. * Advanced computer skills
required to develop and prepare complex spreadsheets in excel. * A
strong working knowledge of court systems, procedural rules, and
litigation practices/procedures for the 50 states and Federal
system. * Must display strong legal billing comprehension. * A
strong working understanding of insurance contracts, coverage,
practices, and procedures is necessary.
Keywords: Liberty Mutual Insurance, Plano , Senior Litigation Auditor, Accounting, Auditing , Plano, Texas
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