The Consultant is responsible for the accurate, timely, and efficient auditing of electronic legal fee and expense invoices submitted by law firms and legal vendors. This role ensures invoices comply with established billing guidelines, UTBMS codes, and internal standards, while documenting and communicating adjustments clearly and professionally.

The Consultant partners with internal business units and the Legal Bill Analysis Center of Excellence (LBACOE) to ensure billing accuracy, identify process improvements, and support high‑quality service delivery.

Key ResponsibilitiesInvoice Review & AuditReview and audit electronic legal fee and expense invoices for accuracy, compliance, and adherence to billing guidelinesValidate correct use of UTBMS task, activity, and expense codesIdentify billing guideline violations and apply appropriate invoice adjustmentsDocument all adjustments with clear rationale and guideline referencesForward audited invoices through the required review and approval chainWorkflow & CollaborationReceive invoice assignments from Operations Support Specialists or self‑assign from intake queuesCommunicate and calibrate with Legal Invoice Analysts and Quality Assurance AnalystsProvide feedback and guidance to internal business unit partners on LBA process issues and improvement opportunitiesWork collaboratively across LBACOE and broader WK teamsAnalysis & JudgmentExercise sound judgment in evaluating legal fees, costs, and billing practicesIdentify trends, inconsistencies, or risks within invoices and escalate as appropriateIndependently analyze issues and engage necessary resources to support decision‑makingRequired Skills & CompetenciesStrong understanding of legal billing processes and invoice auditingWorking knowledge of legal terminology and claims/legal matters
(multi‑jurisdictional exposure preferred)Familiarity with federal and/or state rules of civil procedureExcellent attention to detail and analytical skillsAbility to work independently with minimal supervision after trainingStrong organizational and time management skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Ability to quickly learn electronic legal billing and auditing systemsComfortable with common business math and professional telephone communicationQualificationsEducationParalegal Certification or Bachelor’s Degree in a legal‑related discipline
or equivalent relevant work experienceExperience1–3 years of experience in a legal services, legal billing, or legal auditing environmentExperience reviewing or auditing legal invoices preferred

Our Interview Practices

To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.

 

Compensation:

$62,900.00 - $107,300.00 USD

 

Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position.  Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process. 

Additional Information:

Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.