Attorney Auditor

NJ CURE; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 62,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

FSA & HSA options

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Voluntary benefits (legal services,pet

Identity & fraud protection

EAP 24/7

Health & wellness perks

In-office events

Job summary

CURE Auto Insurance seeks an Attorney Auditor to join our Legal Management Services team. The role focuses on auditing legal invoices, resolving billing disputes, and guiding internal and external stakeholders on fee compliance.

Requires a JD, bar license, and 5+ years in insurance billing defense. This part-time, hybrid position is based in Princeton, NJ, offering a competitive benefits package and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of insurance billing defense experience.

Responsibilities

• Validate legal bill charges and resolve billing disputes.
• Support centralized legal bill review and advise outside counsel and internal stakeholders.
• Review invoices line by line for accuracy and compliance with fee structures.
• Collect information from law firms and claims staff to determine reasonableness of time spent.
• Identify billing discrepancies and negotiate invoice reductions.
• Educate attorneys and claims staff on the bill review process and guidelines.
• Collaborate with claim managers, adjusters and attorneys on billing resolutions.
• Develop knowledge of insurance defense and related law firm work.
• Provide consultation and training on legal bill review best practices.

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Law license to practice in at least one state

Job description

CURE Auto Insurance is a leading direct writer of auto insurance in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. CURE offers a great working environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, 401k with generous company match, and much more!

Searching for a fulfilling legal career that also offers you the healthy work life balance necessary to juggle the demands of today’s busy life?

CURE Auto Insurance is seeking an Attorney Auditor to join our team. You’ll have an opportunity to work beside a first-rate team of subject matter experts in the field of law, insurance, and business operations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Law license to practice in atleast one state.
• Five plus years of insurance billing defense, preferably in civil litigation.

Responsibilities

• The Legal Audit Counsel within the Legal Management Services department is responsible for validating legal bill charges, resolving billing disputes, supporting centralized legal bill review, and providing guidance to outside counsel and internal stakeholders across multiple operating units
• Ensure prompt, accurate and efficient auditing of submitted legal fee and expense invoices pursuant to applicable litigation and billing guidelines
• Conduct line by line review of invoices to determine accuracy, reasonableness and compliance with agreed upon fee structure between company and law firm
• Collect information via contact with law firms and claims staff to determine the reasonableness of time spent on tasks and complete the bill review process
• Identify billing discrepancies based on litigation and billing guidelines, industry standards and litigation history, and reduce invoices accordingly
• Discuss, explain and educate attorneys and claims staff on reasons for invoice reductions, the bill review process and compliance with litigation and billing guidelines
• Advise and work closely with claim managers, adjusters and attorneys on billing discrepancies to determine the reasonableness of time spent and the best course of action for resolution
• Develop and maintain extensive knowledge related to determining the likely legal necessity for specific insurance defense and coverage related law firm work
• Make quick, sound decisions and negotiate resolution of billing issues or disputes
• Utilize claim file and document review to obtain claim strategy information and apply it during the review process
• Ensure prompt, accurate and efficient auditing of submitted legal fee and expense invoices and amend as appropriate
• Engage in written and/or verbal communications with law firms and claims, serving as a technical resource for appeal oversight and discretionary reviews
• Participate in calibration and consultation with the Litigation Management Services team
• Collaborate with the claims department for more effective litigation cost control
• Serve as a technical resource to other claim professionals and stakeholders, providing consultation and training regarding legal bill review and related best practices

• Generous paid time off (PTO days, sick days, and holidays)
• Flexible spending options with FSA & HSA plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Voluntary benefits such as legal services, pet insurance, and identity & fraud protection
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
• Health & wellness perks including gym discounts, wellness reimbursements, and reward programs
• Fun, engaging in-office events that support our culture

Physical Actions/Environment: Required job duties consist of prompt and regular attendance, ability to frequently move about the office to coordinate work with others; standing, sitting and typing for extended periods; and lifting and/or carrying up to 5 lbs. Ability to frequently communicate with others in-person, on the phone/virtually, and in writing. Ability to read, understand, process and evaluate large amounts of technical information and make related, informed decisions.

Starting Salary:$50-60 per hour

Schedule: Part-time

We offer flexible work hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and employees can choose a schedule that works best for them-8:00 AM-4:00 PM, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, or 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. While we aim to support individual preferences, final schedules may be adjusted based on business needs to ensure great coverage and teamwork. We offer a hybrid work schedule: team members work onsite 4 days per week and have the flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week.

Location:

Hybrid or fully remote in Princeton, NJ 08540

We recruit, hire, employ, train and promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We respect the dignity and worth of each individual and are committed to an employment environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination. CURE Auto Insurance provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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