Paralegal - Litigation Management

Overview

This role supports the processing and review of attorney invoices and related billing items for payment. Responsibilities include analyzing invoices, evaluating invoice and reserve status, coordinating approvals, and flagging issues to the appropriate claims and litigation teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and process attorney invoices for payment.
• Assess and respond to law firm appeals.
• Check expense reserves to confirm adequacy for invoice payment; notify the claims consultant when reserves are low or need to be increased.
• Facilitate law firm timekeeper approval.
• Monitor the age of invoices and alert the claims team when bills in queue exceed 30 days.
• Assist with payment of bills below paralegal review threshold when needed.
• Identify firms that may be appropriate for audit or billing training due to non-compliant billing practices; report findings to the Litigation Management Team.
• Coordinate audit calls or billing training on behalf of Litigation Management Counsel.
• Assist in the creation of training modules.
• Support the functional area as needed and as requested by the supervising manager.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in litigation defense firm or hospital legal/risk management department.
• Familiarity with litigation terms and processes.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience working efficiently in a remote environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual gross base salary range: $60,000 to $100,000.
• Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skills, and competencies.
• Benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance options; life and accident insurance; 401(k); and short-term and long-term disability insurance.

Location

• Remote