Legal Auditor

Legal Auditor

Chicago, Illinois

At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.

Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Auditor position.

This position offers a flexible remote working arrangement and can be located in any state in which we have an office. We will consider candidates for both full-time and part-time positions.

The Position

Wilson Elser is currently seeking a Legal Auditor to join a national team supporting Quality Assurance and Client Audit Services. In this role, you will review active files to capture key data points and address issues related to file handling. This position would be ideal for an experienced litigator who wants to phase out of an active practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review files on our cloud based document management and time entry systems
• Ability to capture date accurately
• Ability to evaluate file handling, identifying both exceptional efforts and opportunities for improvement
• Clear concise writing skills
• Engage in calibration exercises

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 5+ years of litigation experience
• Insurance defense preferred but not required
• Auditing experience at an insurance carrier is a plus
• Current license not required (but license must have been in good standing at the time license lapsed)
• Self-starter with acute attention to detail is required
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Strong analytical and communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to exercise professionalism, integrity, and discretion with confidential and sensitive information is required
• Experience with Electronically Stored Information and document management systems, including computer-assisted review technologies, is a plus

Wilson Elser offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our attorneys both professionally and personally. A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Salary Range:

$90,000 - $135,000 USD

Why Should You Apply?

• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits