Attorney Auditor

Sedgwick•Telecommuter NY, NV

2d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Attorney Auditor reviews legal and non-legal invoices in accordance with client billing guidelines, Generally Accepted Principles and Standards (GAPS), and internal audit standards. The role applies audit rules consistently, processes assigned invoice volume accurately and promptly, and escalates complex or non-standard issues for resolution. The Attorney Auditor communicates findings and billing requirements to law firms, documents audit outcomes and adjustments, uses Sedgwick Legal Spend Management platforms, and collaborates with colleagues to promote consistent practices and identify recurring billing issues. Work may be subject to secondary review. Other duties may be assigned, and travel is required as needed. The work involves mental demands including clear and conceptual thinking, judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, discretion, managing stress and multiple priorities, and meeting deadlines. Physical demands include computer keyboarding and travel as required; auditory and visual demands include hearing, vision, and talking. Reasonable accommodations will be considered when applicable and appropriate.

Requirements

Five years of insurance defense or other civil litigation experience required (the posting states “Six (5) years”).
Extensive knowledge of the civil litigation process.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office products.
Analytical and interpretive skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies.

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited college or university preferred.
Active law licensure preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Apply established client-specific legal spend management protocols, billing guidelines, and GAPS to assigned invoices, escalating requests for new or modified protocols as appropriate.
Communicate audit findings and respond to law firm billing inquiries, clarify existing billing requirements, and document outcomes according to standard practices.
Process assigned invoice volume in line with workflows, service-level expectations, and quality standards.
Review legal and non-legal invoices for reasonableness, analyze billing details, identify discrepancies, apply defined audit rules, and clearly document adjustments and their rationale.
Use Sedgwick Legal Spend Management platforms to review invoices, apply billing guidelines, and route items according to system rules and workflows.
Collaborate with managers and team members to ensure consistent application of billing guidelines and audit practices.
Identify recurring billing issues or trends and provide feedback to support possible guideline or process updates.
Escalate complex, ambiguous, or high-risk billing issues to senior team members or management.
Meet established accuracy, documentation, and quality standards; audit work may be subject to secondary review.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel as required.