Denise Kaser

About Denise Kaser

Skilled Legal Billing Auditor with nearly 30 years of in-firm civil litigation practice defense litigation expertise, coupled with 8+ years of experience working with elite industry executives, both in-house and outsourced. Leverage legal expertise to identify opportunities for savings, create efficiencies and draft custom tailored legal spend management guidelines that align with the carrier’s goals and objectives. Review a growing multi-million-dollar portfolio for ensured compliance with each individual carriers’ guidelines and rates. Communicate with law firms and appeals auditors regarding deductions and deficiencies and provide guidance on how to comply with each carrier’s guidelines. Review and adjust legal invoices ensuring compliance standards meet guidelines for accuracy of billing entries.

Experience

1. Guideline Compliance Supervisor

   Margolis Edelstein

   Mar 2023 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

   Maximizing the realization of clients whose engagements are governed by Outside Counsel Billing Guidelines (OCGs). Inventory Management of client portfolios to ensure that client reductions of time and costs due to non-compliance with guidelines are compliant. Develops strong collaborative relationship with attorneys throughout the client’s lifecycle while delivering optimum internal and external client service. Development and implementation of training materials and executable strategies to maximize billing and collection realization and overall revenue.

Education

• Gwynedd-Mercy College

  Associates, Business - Organizational Management

  2009 — 2012

• Temple University

  Certificate, Court Reporting

  1983 — 1985

• Penn State University

  Paralegal Studies Certificate, Paralegal Studies

  2004 — 2005