The Legal Bill Review Team at the client plays a key role in supporting Claims Litigation by ensuring that all invoices from outside counsel and vendors adhere to the terms of their contracts and client's Claims Litigation guidelines. This oversight helps control costs and ensures that only appropriate expenses are covered in defense of litigation claims. Below is a breakdown of the essential functions and qualifications required for a role on this team:
Essential Functions:
Review of Legal Invoices: Perform comprehensive reviews to confirm compliance with client's legal services guidelines.
Invoice Adjustments: Make necessary adjustments to legal invoices in the Acuity legal billing system.
Legal Familiarity: Ideally, candidates should have some familiarity with legal terms and documents (though this is not mandatory).
Collaboration: Engage actively in group discussions related to work processes.
Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail is crucial for accuracy in reviews.
Concentration: Ability to sit, read, and focus for extended periods is preferred.
Education & Qualifications:
Required Education: High School Diploma.
Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree, certification, or paralegal training, though this is not mandatory.
Experience:
Preferably, four or more years in roles such as legal assistant, secretary, paralegal, attorney, claims adjuster, or legal billing within a law firm.
Two or more years of experience in insurance defense-related roles and one to two years as a legal bill reviewer are also preferred but not required.
Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to identify patterns or trends in billing data and escalate issues as needed.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with strong organizational, critical thinking, and analytical abilities.
This role is ideal for detail-oriented professionals who have experience or interest in legal billing, insurance defense, and who can critically evaluate and adjust invoices to align with established guidelines.