Associate - Fraud

CRA Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Associate - Fraud to manage a diverse caseload, conduct investigations, and prepare litigation strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience in dealing with fraudulent casualty claims and will participate in court proceedings. Competitive salary and hybrid working options available.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Flexible working

Performance related bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing fraudulent casualty claims in various areas.
• Ability to conduct investigations and analyze evidence.
• Excellent report preparation and litigation strategy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of suspected fraudulent claims.
• Conduct detailed investigations and liaise with stakeholders.
• Prepare comprehensive reports to support claims defense.
• Collaborate with legal and technical experts to build cases.
• Participate in court proceedings when necessary.

Skills

Managing caseload of fraud claims

Conducting investigations

Preparing reports

Collaboration with experts

Participation in court proceedings

Job description

Job Title: Senior Associate - Fraud
Salary: £41,000 to £55,000
Location: Manchester City Centre (with hybrid working)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload of suspected fraudulent casualty claims, including EL/PL/OL, motor, and other liability matters.
• Conduct detailed investigations into suspected fraud, analysing evidence, liaising with clients, witnesses, and experts.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and litigation strategies to support the defence of claims.
• Work closely with insurers, corporates, and self‑insured organisations to ensure cases are managed efficiently and in line with client objectives.
• Collaborate with legal, forensic, and technical experts to build robust evidential cases.
• Handle both pre‑litigation and litigated matters, taking cases through to trial when necessary.
• Participate in court proceedings, providing advocacy support where appropriate.
• Contribute to the firm's counter‑fraud strategy, supporting the development of best practices and preventative measures.
• Liaise with industry bodies (e.g. Insurance Fraud Bureau, regulators, law enforcement) as part of wider fraud prevention and intelligence‑sharing initiatives.

Employee Benefits Package:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Increasing holiday entitlement (to 27 days) for continued service
• Additional 'well-being' day on top of annual leave entitlement
• Lifestyle & well-being fund / allowance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance policy
• Income protection scheme
• Private healthcare scheme
• Financial benefits & rewards scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Sabbatical scheme
• Enhanced parental / family leave
• Eyecare
• Performance related bonus scheme (discretionary)
• Flexible working
• Agile working
• Hybrid working

Company Overview:

• Our client is a global legal brand with an esteemed reputation. The organisation boasts international coverage, operating within a number of legal markets.
• The firm a forward-thinking, modern institution with stylish and contemporary office space in a number of UK locations. Successful applicants will be joining an organisation with a positive and vibrant culture.

Introducing CRA Consulting:

• CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
• For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at www.craconsultants.com.

How to Apply:

• If this Associate - Fraud vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call 0114 241 8030 for a confidential discussion.
• Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at www.craconsultants.com/jobs

Additional Information:

• CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
• This Associate - Fraud vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.