Litigation Review Consultant

Overview

This role is within the Casualty Claims Division, specifically in the Litigation/Examination Department. The position is remote but requires the candidate to reside within the employer's geographic footprint. Preference is given to candidates living within reasonable driving distance of the corporate or branch offices.

Salary Range

• $88,693.00 - $141,678.00 (national range; actual salary depends on role level, skills, education, experience, and location)
• Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.

Position Summary

Under limited supervision, the incumbent directs the planning and execution of litigation management reviews and audits. Responsibilities include reviewing legal invoices and litigation files for compliance with Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCG), analyzing results, and delivering key findings and recommendations to business leaders. The role also involves planning and delivering training related to litigation management and OCG compliance, as well as coordinating related projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct, plan, and participate in litigation reviews and audits, including OCG compliance, and report results to leadership.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop and maintain the litigation management program and internal controls.
• Audit legal invoices for compliance with OCG and generate reports for management.
• Analyze legal expenses to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Report on branch compliance and metrics from claims and legal systems.
• Provide training and mentorship.
• Support electronic legal billing systems.
• Lead or participate in special projects and research activities.
• Monitor vendor relationships.

Qualifications

Minimum Educational and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus six years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience including litigation activities; or
• Associate degree or paralegal certification plus eight years of relevant experience; or
• High school diploma or GED plus ten years of relevant experience.

Additional Experience

• Experience with legal billing systems and spreadsheet software preferred.
• Willingness to travel and possession of a valid driver’s license required.

Preferred Designations

• Associate in Claims (AIC) or Senior Claim's Law Associate (SCLA) designation preferred.

Capabilities

• Values diversity
• Self-development
• Nimble learning
• Collaboration
• Customer focus
• Cultivates innovation
• Instills trust
• Optimizes work processes
• Ensures accountability
• Decision quality

Physical Requirements

• Occasional climbing or accessing heights
• Occasional driving
• Occasional lifting/moving of 0-20 lbs and 20-50 lbs
• Occasional ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aid equipment
• Frequent manual keying/data entry/computer use (20-50%)
• Occasional pushing/pulling/moving objects or equipment with wheels

Benefits

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits effective from the first day of work
• Low employee contributions to medical and prescription premiums (up to 97% paid by employer)
• Traditional pension plan with vesting after five years
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
• Paid time off including vacation, personal, sick, bereavement, and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and career development programs
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Orthodontic coverage for children and adults
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility and infertility coverage
• Well-being programs
• Paid volunteer hours
• Dollar-for-dollar matching of charitable gifts annually

Location

Remote work within the employer's geographic footprint; preference for candidates near corporate or branch offices.