Casualty Fraud Solicitor/Legal Executive

Weightmans; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Weightmans is recruiting for a Casualty Solicitor/Legal Executive to join the Manchester-based Casualty Fraud team. You will handle a caseload of fast-track PI, EL and PL claims, with direct instructions from insureds and insurers and access to a fraud identification system.

Your role involves managing day-to-day casework, liaising with clients and courts, and meeting financial and quality targets while upholding Weightmans’ values.

Qualifications

• Experience managing defendant EL/PL casualty claims.
• Background in fraud handling is desirable.
• Able to meet deadlines and targets within a claims team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day caseload of fasttrack PI/EL/PL claims.
• Liaise with clients, opponents, courts and witnesses.
• Contribute to MI procedures and KPI targets.
• Work under supervision with counter-fraud support as needed.
• Comply with policies and Weightmans values.

Skills

Casualty claims handling

Fraud awareness

EL/PL experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

About your new role

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.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience at managing defendant EL/PL casualty claims is essential
• Previous experience at managing defendant EL/PL specific fraud claims is desirable
• Experienced solicitor/ legal executives up to 7 years PQE
• Genuine interest in claims validation and fraud
• Working knowledge of PL, EL and Highways Law
• Experience of handling own casualty caseload
• Good influencing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills

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