Associate - Fraud

Clyde & Co; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking a Junior Associate (NQ - 3 PQE) to join their Fraud Team focusing on motor fraud claims. The ideal candidate will manage a caseload, conduct investigations, and attend court. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working (2 days in the office), and various benefits including a pension scheme and gym subsidy.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Group income protection

Maternity and paternity pay

Holiday purchase

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Gym subsidy

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fraud environment dealing with motor claims.
• Determined and capable of adapting to a fast-paced team.
• Focused on delivering a professional service to clients.

Responsibilities

• Run a full caseload of motor fraud claims.
• Conduct investigations and take witness statements.
• Manage files including reports and correspondence.
• Attend court and pre-trial meetings.
• Support marketing and business development activities.

Skills

Adaptability

Experience in Fraud environment

Complex legal issues problem-solving

Professional client service

Job description

Overview

Our Fraud team is one of our fastest-growing practice groups, covering a range of insurance and non-insurance fraud disputes, with an emphasis on motor, EL/PL and organised frauds. Our lawyers work closely with our intelligence analysts and understand the role of technology in fighting fraud.

The Role

We are looking for a Junior Associate (NQ - 3 PQE) to join our Fraud Team in Manchester dealing with Motor Fraud claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with all members of the team and you will be exposed to a variety of work, but predominantly acting on behalf of a range of insurance companies and self-insured commercial organisations.
• Responsible for running a full caseload of motor fraud claims.
• Carrying out investigations with live defenders and taking witness statements, reviewing and interpreting medical records and medical reports.
• Identifying information requirements and securing required documentation/evidence from claimant representatives
• Adhering to reporting and reserving requirements in relation to different client SLAs
• File Management - including initial reports, updating reports and correspondence
• Attending and appearing at court and pre-trial meetings, and adhering to court timetables
• You will support the Partners in servicing existing clients, growing new business and maintaining relationships with clients using technical excellence and innovation
• Drafting of all legal documents and client advice.
• Dealing with interlocutory proceedings, CMCs and client meetings
• Supporting marketing and business development activity with the team and the wider Clyde & Co casualty group

Essential Skills & Experience

• You will be a highly determined individual able to adapt well within a demanding, fast-paced team.
• You will have previous experience in a Fraud environment dealing with motor claims.
• You will enjoy being challenged by complex legal issues and expanding your knowledge.
• You will be focussed on delivering a highly professional service to clients, including compliance with client SLAs and MI requirements.

What We Offer

We are always looking to recognise and reward our people for the work they do. Here are just a few of the benefits you will have access to, as part of our team

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working - 2 days in the office, 3 days at home.
• Pension scheme
• Group income protection
• Maternity and paternity pay
• Holiday purchase
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Gym subsidy