Litigation Management Counsel

RESOLUTE MANAGEMENT • Boston, MA

2d • $85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Are you a litigation attorney who enjoys strategy, analytics, and driving smarter legal spend? Join our Litigation Management Unit and play a key role in shaping how we manage outside counsel and litigation costs across complex environmental and mass tort matters.  In this role, you’ll combine your legal expertise with data-driven insights to ensure high-quality defense work is delivered efficiently and in line with our billing standards and coverage agreements. You’ll partner with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to promote accuracy, fairness, and best-in-class litigation management practices.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex issues clearly and persuasively.
• Effective relationship-building, decision-making, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Solid understanding of general liability litigation, insurance coverage principles, and claims practices.
• Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to learn new technologies, including electronic billing and claims management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Juris Doctorate.
• At least 3 years of litigation or legal audit experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electronic billing platforms and claims management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit legal invoices from outside counsel and vendors to ensure charges are reasonable, necessary, and compliant with billing guidelines and cost-sharing agreements.
• Use electronic billing and claims systems to evaluate spend and identify trends or opportunities for improvement.
• Provide clear, well-supported feedback to law firms and internal teams regarding billing determinations.
• Analyze settlement agreements, coverage arrangements, and jurisdictional requirements to confirm billing compliance.
• Collaborate with claims leaders, co-carriers, and joint defense partners to promote consistent expense management practices.
• Help enhance and refine litigation management guidelines and audit protocols.
• Identify cost drivers and recommend practical strategies to improve predictability and control defense spend.
• Prepare executive-level summaries highlighting savings, compliance trends, and emerging risks.
• Assist in resolving billing disputes professionally and constructively while maintaining strong working relationships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree