Type: Contract-to-Hire (Full-Time)
Contract Duration: 3 to 4 Months
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day (this includes a 1 hour unpaid lunch break; 7 work hours per day/35 work hours per week)
Location: Roslyn, NY (100% in-office position)
Pay Range: $31 to $37 per hour
General Summary: The Legal Billing Analyst will perform detailed audits of law firm and other vendor invoices, as well as assist in analysis and dispute resolution relating to the payment of legal fees. The preferred candidate for this position will have legal billing experience in a law firm and/or experience analyzing bills at an insurance company.
Important Note: This role is a Contract-to-Hire employment opportunity. During the 3 to 4 month contract period, skills/performance/compatibility with the organization will be evaluated. If both parties find the role suitable after this period, an offer may be extended for regular full-time employment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze all monthly legal bills from assigned law firms, both hard copy and electronic, for compliance with Claims Department policy for the legal handling of claim files and legal billing guidelines
- Ensure that all hard copies from law firms received and obtain any missing information from law firms, if necessary
- Maintain department standard turnaround time in processing invoices
- Prepare electronic check requisition for Finance by reconciling payment amount per case with adjustment report and hard copy/electronic invoice sent by law firm
- Communicate as needed with law firms to resolve all billing questions
- Identify billing practices that may require detailed auditing over greater periods of time
- Review claim files as necessary in conjunction with legal/vendor invoice auditing
- Collaborate with Claims staff on the review of legal and vendor invoices received from defense counsel
- Conduct billing audit within specified time frames to maintain timely payment of vendor fees
- Assist with data entry and statistical analysis projects as necessary
- Apprise Supervisor of potential problems or difficulties in a timely manner
- Be able to prepare and communicate reports to management as necessary
- Other duties as assigned.
Education & Qualifications:
- Graduate of an ABA approved Paralegal Certificate Program, Law School Graduate, and/or Legal Studies Degree
- 2+ years or relevant work experience required
- Good working knowledge of Windows based programs
- Ability to learn and use web-based Litigation Cost Management System as well as other interrelated databases and programs
- Ability to effectively communicate in a professional manner
- Must be detail-oriented and have good organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite Programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
- Ability to function in a professional office environment and utilize standard office equipment