Counter Fraud Fee Earner

G2 Legal Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking a Counter Fraud Fee Earner in Birmingham to manage a caseload of litigated fraud claims. The ideal candidate will apply forensic skills, collaborate with a dedicated fraud team, and ensure compliance with legal standards. This role offers a hybrid working pattern and numerous benefits, including private medical insurance and a pension plan.

Benefits

25 days' holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Pension

Wellbeing support schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in civil litigation, RTA or fraud claims handling.
• Knowledge of insurance litigation, CPR and indemnity principles.
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and handle pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of litigated, suspected fraud files.
• Report to insurer clients throughout the claim.
• Conduct advocacy where required.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Analytical skills

Strong advocacy

Communication skills

Time-recording and billing systems

Excellent IT skills

Education

ILEX/LPC qualified

Job description

Counter Fraud Fee Earner – Birmingham

Join Our Client market‑leading Counter Fraud team – the largest and most established in the UK. Work with major insurers, combat fraudulent motor claims and help shape the future of counter‑fraud strategy.

The Role:

• Manage a caseload of litigated, suspected fraud files on a non‑delegated basis
• Apply forensic and analytical skills to evidence throughout the claim lifecycle
• Identify strategic litigation opportunities and contribute to counter‑fraud innovation
• Collaborate with a specialist fraud team to achieve commercially sound results
• Handle a wide range of fraud types including:
  • Bogus passengers
  • Staged/contrived accidents
  • Exaggerated claims
  • Induced accidents
  • LVI
  • Late notification
  • Credit hire fraud
  • MIB
  • Linked & organised fraud

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse evidence and set case strategy in line with client guidelines
• Report to insurer clients throughout the claim
• Meet procedural deadlines and utilise tactical litigation opportunities
• Conduct advocacy where required
• Delegate tasks to assistants as appropriate
• Maintain accurate MI, billing and case management records
• Ensure compliance with CPR, SRA standards and internal file procedures
• Work efficiently to achieve financial and performance targets

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in civil litigation, RTA or fraud claims handling (ILEX/LPC qualified welcome)
• Knowledge of insurance litigation, CPR and indemnity principles
• Strong advocacy, analytical and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and handle pressure
• Experience with time‑recording and billing systems
• Excellent IT skills

Working Pattern:

• 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
• Hybrid working with at least 1 day per week

Benefits:

• 25 days' holiday (+ buy/sell options)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Simply Health Cash Plan & WeCare wellbeing support
• Death in Service, Critical Illness & Income Protection
• Pension
• Cycle to Work, Tech Scheme, GymFlex, Season Ticket Loan

If you are an enthusiastic and driven Fee Earner and want to make an impact in the market‑leading Counter Fraud team, I want to hear from you.

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