POSITION SUMMARY: Are you a litigation attorney who enjoys strategy, analytics, and driving smarter legal spend? Join our Litigation Management Unit and play a key role in shaping how we manage outside counsel and litigation costs across complex environmental and mass tort matters. In this role, you'll combine your legal expertise with data-driven insights to ensure high-quality defense work is delivered efficiently and in line with our billing standards and coverage agreements. You'll partner with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to promote accuracy, fairness, and best-in-class litigation management practices.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:- Review and audit legal invoices from outside counsel and vendors to ensure charges are reasonable, necessary, and compliant with billing guidelines and cost-sharing agreements.
- Use electronic billing and claims systems to evaluate spend and identify trends or opportunities for improvement.
- Provide clear, well-supported feedback to law firms and internal teams regarding billing determinations.
- Analyze settlement agreements, coverage arrangements, and jurisdictional requirements to confirm billing compliance.
- Collaborate with claims leaders, co-carriers, and joint defense partners to promote consistent expense management practices.
- Help enhance and refine litigation management guidelines and audit protocols.
- Identify cost drivers and recommend practical strategies to improve predictability and control defense spend.
- Prepare executive-level summaries highlighting savings, compliance trends, and emerging risks.
- Assist in resolving billing disputes professionally and constructively while maintaining strong working relationships.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex issues clearly and persuasively.
- Effective relationship-building, decision-making, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid understanding of general liability litigation, insurance coverage principles, and claims practices.
- Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to learn new technologies, including electronic billing and claims management systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:- Juris Doctorate.
- At least 3 years of litigation or legal audit experience.
- Experience with electronic billing platforms and claims management systems is a plus.
WHY THIS ROLE?This is an opportunity to step into a strategic, high-impact position where your legal background directly influences enterprise-wide cost management and litigation strategy. You'll work cross-functionally, leverage data and technology, and help shape best practices within a collaborative, professional environment. If you're looking to apply your litigation experience in a broader strategic capacity, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $85,000 - $105,000
Disclosure:
The annual base salary range posted represents a broad range of salaries around the US and is subject to many factors including but not limited to credentials, education, experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and/or training. 
