Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor

Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation.

Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client's side every step of the way.

This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can't just take our word for it...apply today and join the WLG family.

Position Summary

The Internal Auditor will oversee the firm's internal control processes, risk management systems, and compliance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations. This role is critical in ensuring transparency, accountability, and operational integrity. The Internal Auditor operates independently and reports directly to the Founder, CEO, and General Counsel, maintaining strict confidentiality and discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular internal audits of financial, operational, and administrative processes.
• Review adherence to ethical rules, legal compliance obligations, and state bar regulations.
• Monitor trust accounting practices and client fund management (IOLTA).
• Assess the effectiveness of the firm's internal controls and risk mitigation systems.
• Recommend enhancements to ensure compliance with applicable legal and financial standards.
• Analyze business workflows including case management, billing, and client intake procedures.
• Evaluate vendor and consultant contracts for proper approval, execution, and performance.
• Prepare confidential audit reports and findings exclusively for the Founder, CEO, and GC.
• Advise leadership on identified risks, policy gaps, and corrective actions.
• Ensure findings and recommendations are documented, traceable, and follow-up is monitored.
• Investigate potential fraud, misuse of resources, or conflicts of interest.
• Serve as an independent checkpoint for integrity risks within the firm.
• This position maintains complete independence from legal and administrative staff operations and functions under the direct authority of the Founder, CEO, and General Counsel. All audit activity and communications are strictly confidential and privileged.

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Benefits and Perks

Please note that this job description is intended to outline the primary duties of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that a reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job.

WLG and its affiliated companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. WLG and its affiliated companies participate in E-Verify. For additional information please review the E-Verify Participation Poster and Right to Work Poster from the Department of Homeland Security.