Attorney Auditor

Attorney Auditor

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 at least 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.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage

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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Disclaimer: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description may be subject to change at any time. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance