Litigation Management Associate

Coverys

. Audit invoices from panel firms, coverage counsel, and litigation support vendors for production standards, timeliness, and quality .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-Level💰 $90,780 - $122,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal invoice auditing, vendor contract negotiation, and compliance analysis while effectively communicating with panel firms and managing litigation processes. Proficient in developing operational procedures and training staff on legal audit practices.

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Legal Invoice AuditingVendor Contract NegotiationCivil Litigation ExperienceStrong Analytical SkillsMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Legal AuditBilling ComplianceExpense Control AnalysisMathematical CalculationsStatistical AnalysisLegal ResearchContract ReviewRate SettingProcedure DevelopmentTraining and Education

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingTeam CoordinationProblem SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

NetCoreMicrosoft ExcelDatalyticsLegal Audit Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Law School DiplomaLicense to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Civil LitigationLegal Billing PracticesLitigation ManagementAudit StandardsVendor Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Audit invoices from panel firms, coverage counsel, and litigation support vendors for production standards, timeliness, and quality
Communicate and build relationships with panel firms through written, verbal, electronic, and off-site feedback
Negotiate alternate fee arrangements and create or review vendor contracts
Participate in selection and review of panel and coverage counsel, including rate setting and billing arrangements
Develop and implement procedures for in-house operations
Educate panel firms on the in-house litigation management program, Legal Billing Guidelines, and Case Management Guidelines
Analyze firm performance, compliance, and service
Maintain legal audit data and generate quarterly and ad hoc legal audit reports
Create and maintain billing compliance databases
Analyze allocated and unallocated loss adjustment expenses for expense control
Test software for audit, budget, and case management functions
Train litigation management associates, Litigation Management Unit members, claim staff, and new staff on legal audit and in-house procedures
Coordinate with claim staff on approval, budgeting, and case management questions
Assist Claims management and the Litigation Management Unit in developing and implementing programs and initiatives
Implement the Defense Counsel Development Program and coordinate attorney education seminars
Direct the efforts of other Litigation Management Unit members in maintaining audit data and generating reports
Complete special projects requiring legal expertise or judgment as requested by management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law school graduate
Minimum of 1-3 years of legal practice experience, preferably with an emphasis on civil litigation
Familiarity with law firm billing practices
Minimum of 3 years’ experience auditing legal invoices
Law school diploma
Preferably a license to practice law in one or more states in which the Company does business
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including simple accounting calculations and statistical analyses, with a calculator
Strong analytical skills and reasoning ability
Ability to interact effectively with outside counsel and analyze legal issues in the claims context
Knowledge and use of NetCore, Microsoft Office including Excel, and Datalytics or other approved legal audit software