Causation Litigated Claims Handler

Horwich Farrelly; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking law firm as a Causation Litigation Executive/Paralegal in their award-winning Counter Fraud Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, investigating fraudulent claims while receiving comprehensive training to develop your skills in a niche area of law. With a strong focus on personal development, you will be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and results. Enjoy flexible working hours, a relaxed dress code, and numerous benefits designed to support your career growth and well-being. If you're passionate about making an impact, this is the perfect place for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Holiday Buy Scheme

Life insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Travel Insurance

Flu Vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in handling legal files and understanding of personal injury litigation.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and defend fraudulent claims from motor accidents.
• Manage a caseload efficiently within the case management system.

Skills

File Handling

Legal Research

Advocacy

Problem Solving

Education

Law Degree

GDL

LPC

Tools

Case Management System

Job description

Counter Fraud Causation Litigated Claims Handler

Our award winning Counter Fraud Team is expanding!

About the Role

We are seeking Causation Litigation Executives/Paralegals to join our industry leading Counter Fraud department based at our Media City, Salford Quays office. We offer hybrid and flexible working, so for those slightly further a field this is a great opportunity to progress your career at an award winning firm!

The team is filled with legal professionals working in an engaging and friendly environment. Our people pride themselves on making an impact through providing an excellent, results and solutions focussed service to our clients.

There is a great team ethos and we encourage our people to be involved in various team and firm wide initiatives centred on personal development and wellbeing, not just the work we do. For example, there are opportunities to be part of the engagement committee, attend client events and participate in charity and volunteering opportunities.

What will you be doing?

In this role you will not only be working independently but also as part of a team investigating and defending fraudulent claims arising from motor accidents.

You will be asked to competently deal with a case load of files within our case management system, toinclude: running your own case load of motor fraud matters, ensuring that clients are confidenttheirlegal affairs are dealt with in a professional and competent manner and ensuring the efficient operation of the team.

You will have the opportunity to carry out Advocacy on applications and Case Management Conferences as and when required.

What do I need?

The ideal candidate will have completed a law degree/GDL/LPC, have previous file handling experience or worked in the insurance industry.

However, whilst experience and qualifications are desirable, above all we hire based on potential so, if you want to learn and develop within an exciting and niche area of law, we are able to offer you the training to succeed.

All new starters will receive training to introduce you to the type of work we do and teach you how we handle claims for our clients. Once you have completed the training, you will progress to handling your own caseload.

Whether you are a solicitor, legal executive or non-qualified claims handler with experience of personal injury litigation we would like to hear from you!

You will need to bring an enthusiastic and self-motivated attitude with a desire to achieve and exceed targets combined with the ability to work in a fast paced environment. The ability to demonstrate initiative and creative problem solving is desirable.

We would like to see astrong work ethic and a committed team player. We are a close knit and stable team that like to share ideas and experience with a view to achieving the best results that we can for our clients.

Progression

As a firm we are fully committed to nurturing and growing talent, and part of that is recognising the results of an individual’s work and rewarding high performance.

Progression isn’t just limited to qualification. Many people within Counter Fraud have had the opportunity to be promoted into management and operational positions and/or develop as technical specialists.

Above all the firm valuespotential, if you are inquisitive, hardworking and passionate about achieving great results,HF is a great place to develop your career.

What’s in it for you?

We are not your stereotypical corporate law firm. We offer flexible working and have a relaxed dress code; you can be yourself at work. We offer hybrid working and flexible working hours for all.

We continue to place a firm emphasis on investing in our people and promoting internally, we are always looking to invest and grow our people.

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our people for the work they do. Here are just a few of the benefits you’ll have access to, as part of our team:

• 25 days’ annual leave(in addition to public holidays), increasing to 30 days with service
• Holiday Buy Scheme (buy up to 5 extra days holiday)
• Life insurance and Income Protection
• Partner Life Insurance*
• Private Medical Insurance*
• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP service
• Company Pension Scheme
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme*
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave*
• Flexible & Hybrid working options*
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Technology Vouchers & Discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Travel Insurance
• Flu Vouchers & Eyecare Vouchers
• HF Discount Hub
• Season Ticket Loans

*Subject to eligibility

About the company

HF is one of the UK’s leading providers of legal and handling services to the insurance and commercial sectors. Established in 1969, the firm currently provides legal services to 12 of the UK’s 20 largest insurers in specialist areas such as Counter Fraud, Large & Catastrophic Injury, Motor, Disease, Casualty, Aviation, Recoveries, Costs and Credit Hire.

Over the past 5 years, HF has expanded rapidly, significantly investing in it's people and adding commercial services to our traditional insurance client base.

As a top 50 law firm, we undertake high value and high-quality work for insurers. large corporates and SME clients.

We are an ambitious, independent, national law firm which genuinely does things differently with a forward-thinking innovative approach that's built around our clients' needs - not our own!

Sounds great! What next?

If you are ready to apply, the button is below. If you don’t have an updated CV or just want a bit more information about the role first, please get in touch with us on [e-mail] for more information.

If HF feels like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include an initial call with one of our team, to find out more about you - followed by a virtual interview.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we're passionate about inclusive hiring approaches. When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll do our best to support you.