Legal Expense Analyst I

rlicorp; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

RLI Corp. is seeking a Legal Expense Analyst I to support the legal invoice review and expense management within the Claims Department. You will work with claim examiners and outside counsel to ensure invoices are accurate, compliant, and reasonably billed.

The role requires a paralegal degree or certificate and experience in legal billing or a related field. Prior law firm or corporate legal experience is preferred, and MS Office proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Shows strong attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing legal invoices.
• Able to analyze time entries and identify billing guideline violations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit legal invoices for accuracy and guideline compliance.
• Analyze attorney and support staff time entries for inconsistencies or excess time.
• Prepare Bill Analysis Reports and document findings in claim files.
• Evaluate payment recommendations and discuss with claim examiners.
• Communicate with law firms on routine invoice questions.
• Collaborate with claim examiners to resolve billing issues and escalate when needed.
• Track legal spend and identify billing trends or recurring issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal degree or certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

We're not like other insurance companies. From our specialty products to our business model, our culture to our results - we're different. Different is who we are, and how we work, interact, deliver and succeed together. Creating a different and better insurance experience doesn't just happen. It takes focus and a shared passion for going beyond the expected to forge relationships and deliver care that makes a difference. This approach rises from and is supported by our talented, ethical and smart team of employee owners united around a single purpose: to work alongside our customers and partners when they need us, in unexpected ways, with exceptional results. Apply today to make a difference with us.

RLI is a Glassdoor Best Places to Work company with a strong, successful background. For decades, our financial track record has been stellar - a testament to our culture and validation of our reputation as an excellent underwriting company.

Position Purpose

Under frequent supervision, the Legal Expense Analyst I supports the legal invoice review and expense management process for RLI's Claim Department. This position reviews legal invoices for accuracy, reasonableness, and compliance with RLI's Billing Guidelines and assists in monitoring legal spend associated with claim matters.

The Legal Expense Analyst I works closely with RLI claim examiners and outside counsel to address billing questions and support the appropriate management of defense costs. Prior experience working in a law firm or legal office environment is preferred, as familiarity with legal terminology, litigation processes, and law firm billing practices is beneficial to the successful performance of this role.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Review and audit legal invoices for accuracy, reasonableness, and compliance with RLI Billing Guidelines.
• Analyze attorney, paralegal, and other legal professional time entries to identify potential billing guideline violations, billing inconsistencies, duplication of effort, excessive time, or other issues requiring further review.
• Apply a foundational understanding of litigation activities and legal terminology when evaluating billed services.
• Prepare Bill Analysis Reports and document invoice review findings in claim files.
• Evaluate payment recommendations based on legal bill audits and communicate with claim examiners regarding the appropriateness of billed defense counsel activities in support of the claim's defense.
• Communicate with law firms regarding routine invoice, billing, and guideline compliance questions.
• Work collaboratively with claim examiners to address legal billing issues and obtain additional information when necessary.Identify complex, unusual, or unclear billing issues and elevate them to senior Legal Expense Management staff as appropriate.
• Assist with tracking and analyzing legal spend and identifying billing trends or recurring compliance issues.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Typically requires a paralegal degree or certificate, or equivalent legal education or experience.
• 0+ years of related legal billing, claims, insurance, or legal industry experience.
• Prior experience working in a law firm, corporate legal department, insurance defense practice, or other legal office environment is preferred.
• Experience with legal billing, invoice preparation or review, attorney time entry, or law firm billing practices is preferred.
• Experience in insurance defense, litigation, or claims-related legal work is a plus.
• [OR] equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies or inconsistencies in legal billing.
• Foundational understanding of legal terminology, litigation processes, and common activities performed by attorneys and paralegals.
• Ability to review legal time entries and develop an understanding of whether billed activities and time are reasonable in relation to the work performed.
• Analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to apply established billing guidelines consistently.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with law firms, attorneys, claim examiners, and internal business partners.
• Ability to ask appropriate questions and seek clarification when billing entries or legal activities are unclear.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work while managing multiple invoices and matters.
• Foundational knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize legal billing, invoice review, and claims management systems.

Compensation Overview

The base salary range for the position is listed below. Please note that the base salary is only one component of our robust total rewards package at RLI. The salary offered will take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, geo