Associate Fraud

Kennedys; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking an experienced Associate to manage cases involving suspected fraudulent casualty claims. This role focuses on conducting thorough investigations, gathering evidence, and collaborating with clients and legal experts. The successful candidate should have 0-3 years of UK fraud experience, particularly in personal injury claims. Join an inclusive environment at a prestigious firm with a commitment to professional development and high-quality legal services in insurance and liability claims.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years’ UK fraud experience is preferred.
• Involvement with personal injury fast-track and multi-track claims.
• Exposure to EL/PL/OL claims handling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough investigations into suspected fraudulent activities.
• Gather and analyze evidence, preparing detailed reports.
• Collaborate with clients, insurers, and legal experts.

Skills

UK fraud experience

Litigation experience in personal injury claims

Experience in EL/PL/OL claims

Job description

Kennedys is seeking an experienced Associate to manage cases involving suspected fraudulent casualty claims. This role primarily focuses on casualty claims but may also encompass property, travel, and first‑party fraud claims.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting thorough investigations into suspected fraudulent activities, gathering and analysing evidence, and preparing detailed reports. You will work closely with clients, insurers, and other stakeholders to ensure that all claims are handled efficiently and effectively. Your role will also involve collaborating with legal and forensic experts to build strong cases and participating in court proceedings when necessary.

Team

Kennedys' Fraud Team specialises in advising on cross‑client organised and complex fraud investigations. The team's work encompasses managing and coordinating litigation, developing investigation strategies, and safeguarding individual client interests. They collaborate closely with industry bodies such as the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB), regulators, and the police to ensure comprehensive and effective fraud management.

The Fraud Team is dedicated to building robust counter‑fraud strategies aimed at detecting and challenging fraudulent claims. They focus on implementing best practices, streamlining processes, and establishing measures to deter and prevent fraud. By leveraging their expertise and industry connections, the team ensures that clients receive top‑tier support and guidance in navigating the complexities of fraud investigations.

Clients

• Large composite insurers
• London market insurers
• Self‑insured companies
• EL/PL and motor insurers
• Corporates
• Transport operators and contractors

Cases

• Suspected fraudulent claims and handling all aspects of EL/PL/OL claims.
• Both pre‑litigation and litigated files.

Required experience

• 0‑3 years’ UK fraud experience*
• Litigation experience of personal injury fast‑track and multi‑track claims within counter fraud
• Experience in EL/PL/OL claims

Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.

*where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

About Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,750 people worldwide across 47 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field.

Our lawyers handle both contentious and non‑contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.

What do we have to offer?

We welcome high‑performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you’ll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference.

Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested.