Attorney Auditor

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd in New York, NY, seeks an Attorney Auditor to review legal and non-legal invoices against client guidelines and internal audit standards. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely processing, collaboration with law firms, and escalation of high-risk issues.

The position requires a JD with preferred licensure, 5 years of insurance defense or civil litigation experience, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifikationen

• J.D. degree preferred; active law licensure preferred but not required.
• Minimum 5 years of insurance defense or civil litigation experience.
• Strong understanding of the civil litigation process.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work in a team and meet deadlines.

Aufgaben

• Reviews legal and non-legal invoices against client guidelines and GAPS.
• Communicates audit findings and responds to billing inquiries from law firms.
• Processes invoicing with established workflows and deadlines.
• Performs reasonableness reviews and documents adjustments.
• Uses Sedgwick’s Legal Spend Management platforms to route invoices.
• Escalates complex issues to senior team members or management.

Kenntnisse

Civil litigation

Communication

MS Office

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Time management

Ausbildung

J.D. degree

Law license (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top CompaniesCertified as a Great Place to WorkFortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & InsuranceAttorney AuditorPRIMARY PURPOSE : The Attorney Auditor is responsible for reviewing legal and non-legal invoices in accordance with established client billing guidelines, GAPS, and internal audit standards. This role ensures accurate and consistent application of audit rules, supports timely processing of assigned invoice volume, and escalates complex or non-standard issues for resolution.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIESApplies established client-specific legal spend management protocols, billing guidelines, and Generally Accepted Principles and Standards (GAPS) to review assigned invoices; escalates requests for new or modified protocols as appropriate.Communicates audit findings and responds to billing inquiries from law firms, providing clarification on existing billing requirements and documenting outcomes in accordance with standard practices.Processes assigned invoice volume in alignment with established workflows, service level expectations, and quality standards to ensure timely and accurate audit completion.Performs reasonableness reviews of legal and non-legal invoices by analyzing billing details, identifying discrepancies, and applying defined audit rules; documents adjustments and rationale clearly.Utilizes Sedgwick’s Legal Spend Management platforms to review invoices, apply billing guidelines, and route items in accordance with established system rules and workflows.Collaborates with managers and team members to ensure consistency in applying billing guidelines and audit practices across assigned work.Identifies recurring issues or trends in billing practices and provides feedback to support potential updates to guidelines or processes.Escalates complex, ambiguous, or high-risk billing issues to senior team members or management for guidance and resolution.Ensures audit work meets established accuracy, documentation, and quality standards; outputs may be subject to secondary review.ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms other duties as assigned.Travel as required.QUALIFICATIONSEducation & LicensingLaw degree (J.D.) is preferred from an accredited college or university. Active law licensure preferred but not requiredExperienceSix (5) years of insurance defense or other civil litigation experience required.Skills & KnowledgeExtensive knowledge of the civil litigation process.Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skillsPC literate, including Microsoft Office productsAnalytical and interpretive skillsStrong organizational skillsAbility to work in a team environmentAbility to meet or exceed Performance CompetenciesWORK ENVIRONMENTWhen applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.Mental : Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlinesPhysical : Computer keyboarding, travel as requiredAuditory/Visual : Hearing, vision and talkingThe statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.All applications accepted.As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $70,000/year USD to $75,000/year USD. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.