Casualty Fraud Associate

Weightmans; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Casualty Fraud Associate to join its team in Manchester. This role involves managing a caseload of predominantly fast-track defendant liability claims. The ideal candidate should be a qualified solicitor with experience in handling defendant fraud claims. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. The firm offers an excellent working environment, recognized as one of the top employers in the industry.

Benefits

Recognition as a top employer

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Current experience at handling/managing defendant fraud EL/PL casualty claims is essential.
• 3 years PQE or more.
• Genuine interest in claims validation and fraud.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of fast-track claims.
• Liaise with clients, opponents, court, and witnesses.
• Conduct liability investigations.

Skills

Defendant fraud claims management

Good drafting skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Team working skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

About your new role

Our Casualty Fraud team provides a full, expert service in defending public (PL) and employers' liability (EL) claims, across the private sector and the public sector. Weightmans' team is second-to-none in providing defendant litigation services in these and other specialist Casualty Fraud areas. We operate on a national basis with dedicated commercial insurance and public sector teams and as part of our wider specialism we have a dedicated Casualty Fraud team.

We are currently recruiting for a Casualty Fraud Associate to join our Casualty Fraud Team in Manchester or Liverpool.

You will be working in the dedicated Casualty Fraud team based out of Manchester with your own caseload of predominantly fast-track claims (and/or multi track depending on experience). We receive direct instructions from both insureds and insurers, as well as having a fraud identification system in place which drives internal referrals and advisory for a wide range of cases involving commercial, public sector and insurance clients nationally.

You will be responsible for the running of the day to day of your cases including liaising with clients, opponents, court, witnesses and undertaking your own liability investigations. We have a specialist team to undertake intelligence searches and any required counter fraud enquiries beyond any client’s own handling preference.

Types of law/responsibilities:

• Predominantly PI including EL, PL and Highways
• Housing disrepair
• Property damage
• Complete MI procedures as and when required
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
• Ensure relevant deadlines, SLAs, quality measures and KPI’s are adhered to
• Comply with relevant policies and procedures
• Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

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About You

You will be a qualified Solicitor and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have:

• Current experience at handling/ managing defendant fraud EL/PL casualty claims is essential
• Previous experience at managing defendant fraud EL/PL specific fraud claims is desirable
• 3YRS PQE+
• Genuine interest in claims validation and fraud
• Working knowledge of PL, EL, Highways and Housing Law
• Experience of handling own casualty caseload
• Good drafting skills
• Good influencing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards 2025, and ranking 5th in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.

Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | Weightmans

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