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Lawyer Auditor - Avocat vérificateur - Conseillère en matière de litiges

Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits, and integrated business solutions, committed to delivering exceptional care and support.

Sedgwick

Employee count: 1001-5000

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By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

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Lawyer Auditor - Avocat vérificateur - Conseillère en matière de litiges

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To become a member of the Expert Bill Review team and work with insurance defense attorneys, lawyers and legal spend industry executives who have deep domain experience in a supportive and success-driven environment. The Lawyer Auditor leverages legal expertise to apply customer tailored billing guidelines and align each review with the customer’s goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Comprehensive understanding of and experience in Canadian litigation.

  • Apply and evaluate uniquely tailored legal spend management protocols.

  • Consult with customers to design and/or enhance legal spend management guidelines and strategies.

  • Effectively communicate with law firms to discuss billing compliance inquiries and nuances of legal billing requirements.

  • Manage legal invoice volume and workflow in accordance with customized customer standards.

  • Use the proprietary Legal Spend Management platforms to implement and manage complex workflows, invoice routing, and customer requirements for data collection.

  • Build strong customer relationships by providing value that is mission critical to our partners’ success.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

  • Bachelor’s degree in law from an accredited university (LL. B)

  • Licensed lawyer preferred but non practicing status accepted.

Experience

  • Five (5) years of related experience in insurance defense litigation, insurance claims, litigation or legal spend management or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Bilingual French/English strongly preferred

  • Knowledge of insurance, claims or business management

  • Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills

  • PC literate, including Microsoft Office products and Excel, PowerPoint

  • Analytical and interpretive skills

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  • Excellent negotiation skills

  • Ability to work in a team environment

  • Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

OBJECTIF : En tant que membre de l’équipe d’experts en vérification des factures, vous travaillerez avec des avocats de la défense en assurance , les juristes et les cadres de l'industrie qui ont une expérience approfondie du domaine dans un environnement positif et axé sur la réussite.

Le rôle principal de l’avocat(e) vérificateur/trice est d’appliquer les lignes directrices en matière de facturation, personnalisées à chaque client, et d’aligner chaque vérification avec les buts et les objectifs du client.

PRINCIPALES FONCTIONS et RESPONSABILITÉS

  • Compréhension et expérience approfondies en litiges au Canada.

  • Appliquer et évaluer des protocoles de gestion des dépenses juridiques .

  • Discuter avec les clients pour développer et/ou améliorer les directives et les stratégies de gestion des dépenses juridiques.

  • Communiquer efficacement avec les cabinets d'avocats pour discuter des questions de conformité et des nuances applicables en matière d’exigences liées à la facturation.

  • Gérer le volume de factures juridiques et le flux de travail conformément aux normes personnalisées du client.

  • Utiliser les plateformes exclusives de gestion des dépenses juridiques pour mettre en œuvre et gérer des flux de travail complexes, l'acheminement des factures et les exigences des clients en matière de collecte de données.

  • Établir des relations solides avec les clients en apportant une valeur ajoutée essentielle à la réussite de nos partenaires.

AUTRES FONCTIONS et RESPONSABILITÉS

  • Effectuer les autres tâches qui sont confiées.

  • Soutenir le(s) programme(s) de qualité de l'organisation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Formations et permis

  • Baccalauréat en droit obtenu auprès d'une université accréditée (LL.B)

  • Être membre d’un barreau canadien. Statut avocat non pratiquant accepté.

Expérience

  • Cinq (5) ans d'expérience dans le domaine des litiges en matière d'assurance, des réclamations d'assurance, du contentieux ou de la gestion des dépenses juridiques, ou une combinaison équivalente d'études et d'expérience.

Compétences et connaissances

  • Doit être bilingue français/anglais. Doit avoir une excellente compréhension et communication orale et écrite en anglais. Ainsi qu’être capable de travailler majoritairement en anglais.

  • Connaissance enassurance, réclamations ou de la gestion des affaires

  • Excellente communication orale et écrite, y compris en matière de présentations

  • Connaissance de l'informatique, y compris des produits Microsoft Office, d'Excel et de PowerPoint

  • Capacités d'analyse et d'interprétation

  • Fortes capacités d'organisation

  • Excellentes aptitudes interpersonnelles

  • Excellentes compétences en matière de négociation

  • Capacité à travailler en équipe

  • Capacité à satisfaire ou à dépasser les attentes en matière de rendement

Les déclarations contenues dans le présent document ont pour but de décrire la nature générale et le niveau du travail effectué par un(e) collègue affecté(e) à cette description. Elles ne constituent pas une liste exhaustive des fonctions, des tâches ou des variations locales. La direction se réserve le droit d'ajouter ou de modifier les fonctions du poste à tout moment.

Nous nous engageons à ce que les procédures de recrutement et de sélection soient inclusives et exemptes d'obstacles. Si l’on vous contacte pour une possibilité d'emploi, veuillez indiquer aux ressources collègues si vous avez besoin de mesures d'adaptation.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

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At Sedgwick, we’re passionate about building and sustaining the well-being of people and organizations across the globe. We understand that being faced with a claim or an unexpected incident can be overwhelming and stressful, which is why we prioritize a people-first approach in everything we do. Our comprehensive suite of technology-enabled risk, benefits, and integrated business solutions empowers individuals and organizations to navigate these challenges effectively.

With over 33,000 talented colleagues located in 80 countries, we strive to deliver exceptional service tailored to the unique needs of our clients. We specialize in a variety of areas, including casualty, property, and marine, while maintaining a commitment to empathy, accountability, and inclusion. Our solutions not only aim to restore property and preserve brands but also to empower performance and ensure business continuity. This dedication to service is what defines us as a leader in the industry and makes a meaningful impact on the lives of those we help. We believe in taking care of our resources and our planet, fostering a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion, and being a relevant corporate citizen in today’s world.

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