Casualty Fraud Solicitor

Weightmans; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Weightmans is seeking an experienced Casualty Solicitor/Legal Executive to join the Manchester-based Casualty Fraud team. You will manage fast-track PI/EL/PL files, liaise with clients and courts, and undertake liability investigations with a focus on fraud awareness.

The role supports defendant litigation for public and employer liability claims. The ideal candidate has 7+ years PQE with casualty insurance claims experience and a proactive, collaborative approach to case handling in a national

Qualifications

• Degree and/or professional qualification in law with 7+ years' PQE preferred.
• Experience in casualty insurance claims and defendant litigation.
• Familiarity with fast-track and multi-track processes and fraud considerations.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day case management for PI/EL/PL claims under supervision.
• Liaise with clients, opponents, courts and witnesses to progress files.
• Conduct liability investigations and support counter-fraud enquiries.
• Achieve financial and chargeable targets and maintain KPI compliance.
• Ensure deadlines, SLAs and quality measures are met and adhered to.

Skills

Casualty law

PI claims

Client liaison

Education

7+ PQE

Job description

Our Casualty Fraud Team team provides a full, expert service in claims validation, investigation and where necessary defence of 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 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 teamwhich is part of our National Firm Fraud insurance claims service offering.

We are currently recruiting for fee earner role and are looking for enthusiastic and experienced individuals Casualty Solicitor/Legal Executive up to 7YRS+ PQE to join our team.

Working in the dedicated Casualty Fraud team based out of Manchester you will have your own caseload of predominantly fasttrack fixed fee claims (and/ or some 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.

Under supervision, 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.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Predominantly PI including EL, PL and Highways
• Personal Injury Housing Claims
• 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

You may also be required to carry out tasks that fall within the wider remit of the role and will have the opportunity to engage in client based initiatives.

We are currently recruiting for individuals with a casualty insurance claims background which is essential. Fraud handling experience is desirable. Experience of defendant local authority insurance claims are also desirable.

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.