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Billing Compliance Auditor

Billing Compliance Auditor

Tyson & Mendes LLPSan Diego, CA, US
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Job Description

Join Tyson & Mendes : Leading the Charge in Insurance Defense and Trial Advocacy

At Tyson & Mendes, we're not just another law firm; we're on a mission to become the best national insurance defense and go-to trial firm. We're proud to lead the industry with our outstanding legal results and innovative strategies, including our commitment to stopping Nuclear Verdicts®. Our culture of excellence sets us apart, creating a dynamic, creative environment driven by continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

Be Part of Excellence : At Tyson & Mendes, you'll be part of a team that consistently sets the industry standard. We are dedicated to nurturing a culture of continuous learning, offering unparalleled opportunities for education, mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth. Our inclusive and transparent leadership ensures that all team member's strengths and talents are recognized and celebrated.

Growth and Stability : We are dedicated to achieving sustainable growth and aim to significantly expand our team over the next few years. Our focus includes increasing our workforce, while also prioritizing a supportive and stable work environment to maintain high retention rates among our team members.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion : Tyson & Mendes believes that a diverse workforce is integral to our success and the success of our clients. We are dedicated to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion across our firm, aiming to surpass the national average of diversity in the legal field.

Job Location Flexibility

At our company, we prioritize flexibility to help you work where and how you work best. We offer a variety of work location options to suit your preferences. Whether you prefer to work remotely (available for in-person appearances), enjoy a hybrid approach by splitting your time between remote work and our office, or thrive in a dedicated in-office environment, we have a solution that fits your needs. Our goal is to support your unique work style and help you succeed in your role.

Who We're Looking For…

We are seeking an experienced front-end legal billing compliance professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience auditing timekeeper entries before invoices go to carriers, ensuring full compliance with carrier guidelines, and successfully appealing reductions or rejections. They will have worked extensively with attorneys, paralegals, and billing staff to identify non-compliant entries, correct them prior to submission, and craft effective appeals supported by accurate legal and factual documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct front-end pre-bill audits for insurance defense matters before invoices are submitted to carriers.
  • Perform line-by-line invoice review to verify accuracy, reasonableness, and compliance with carrier guidelines and UTBMS task codes.
  • Identify billing discrepancies based on carrier requirements, industry standards, and litigation practices, and make corrections before submission.
  • Communicate directly with timekeepers to address and resolve non-compliant entries.
  • Prepare, submit, and track formal billing appeals for rejected or reduced invoices in accordance with carrier billing guidelines.
  • Collaborate with attorneys and billing staff to ensure all billing entries are substantiated and properly documented.
  • Create and analyze compliance reports to identify timekeeper performance trends and systemic billing issues.
  • Elevate recurring billing trends or compliance risks to management for resolution.
  • Coordinate with the billing department to adjust invoices following appeal outcomes, ensuring accurate final submissions.
  • Manage the Billing Compliance inbox, triaging and prioritizing incoming requests.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3–5 years of direct front-end bill review experience in an insurance defense law firm, or equivalent experience with an e-billing platform provider (e.g., CounselLink, Bottomline, Legal Tracker) supporting insurance defense billing compliance, timekeeping oversight, or litigation defense matters.
  • Proven ability to audit billable hours for attorneys, paralegals, and other timekeepers prior to carrier submission.
  • Strong knowledge of UTBMS task codes, carrier billing rules, and common rejection reasons.
  • Demonstrated experience preparing and submitting successful billing appeals to carriers.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including building and analyzing reports to identify trends and support audit findings.
  • Experience with e-billing platforms such as CounselLink, Bottomline, Legal Tracker, BillBlast, Tymetrix, or similar. (preferred)
  • Familiarity with billing guidelines from multiple insurance carriers and law firm billing processes . (preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and direct experience. (preferred)
  • Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (some at no cost to the employee)
  • 401K matching
  • Paid parental leave
  • Internal education and leadership development programs
  • Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women's Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
  • Firm-wide charitable giving program
  • Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues
  • Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
  • Access to Maven resources for new parents through Blue Shield
  • Why Tyson & Mendes?

    We are one of the country's fastest growing civil defense firms. We have steadily and successfully made our mark as a trailblazer in the legal ecosphere. We are a progressive, dynamic and diverse firm that prides ourselves in breaking the mold upheld by the "traditional" law firm. Here, you will discover an exceptionally smart, deeply talented team of trial lawyers who have continuously made a profound impact on the lives of literally hundreds of thousands of people. From Howell vs. Hamilton Meats , to our many trial wins, our promise is to provide unparalleled service and achieve exceptional results for our clients.

    In addition to our outstanding legal work, we take an innovative approach to law firm management; we invest wholly in our employees. From our specialized internal training program on our proven defense methods, to clear paths to leadership and partnership, we provide the professional development resources and tools needed for attorneys to make significant advancements in their careers - all while building their own brands and becoming sought-after experts in their respective fields.

    Click here to learn more about the Tyson & Mendes Office!

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    OK, now for the legal copy (we are a law firm, after all). It is Tyson & Mendes' policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. By the way, if you read all of this, congratulations – we can already tell your attention to detail is exceptional.

    NOTICE TO APPLICANTS / EMPLOYEES OF TYSON & MENDES : Please take notice that the Firm collects certain information about you. For more information on the Firm's policies, please refer to the document provided here.

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    Pay Range

    30—$37 USD

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    Compliance Auditor • San Diego, CA, US