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Litigation Attorney in Dover, NH

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Jun 22,2016 May 17,2016 Location Dover NH
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In-House

Attorney

Litigation

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

$69,600-$93,600/year

Min 4 yrs required

Profile

Senior Litigation Auditor The candidate conducts the review/audit of law firm invoices for Commercial Insurance, US Consumer Markets and Global Specialty outside law firms for compliance with company Guidelines and for reasonable and appropriate billing practices consistent with industry standards as established by the ABA. Conducts on-site audits of large and complex law firms and issues detailed reports. 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-Access and other systems to maintain databases and reports on performance and audit compliance results. Resolves appeals relating to reductions made on outside counsel invoices. 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. May participate in all aspects of on-site financial audits at law firm locations including coordination with the Financial Audit and Quality Audit teams.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree (preferably in Accounting/Finance/Business) or equivalent experience. J.D. degree or Paralegal certificate is strongly preferred. Must have 4+ years of relevant experience (e.g., insurance defense and/or claims management experience and/or legal bill review experience with proven litigation management and expense control experience). Should have 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.

Additional info

Ref. #: 74998

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