Attorney Auditor

CURE Auto Insurance is a leading direct writer of auto insurance in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. We offer a great working environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Validate legal bill charges, resolve billing disputes, support centralized legal bill review, and provide 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.
• Amend invoices as appropriate to ensure prompt, accurate, and efficient auditing of submitted legal fee and expense invoices.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

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.

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.

Pay

Starting salary: $50-60 per hour.

Schedule

• Part-time, flexible work hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (e.g., 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM). Final schedules may be adjusted based on business needs.
• Hybrid work schedule: onsite 4 days per week and remote 1 day per week.

Location: Hybrid or fully remote in Princeton, NJ 08540.