Associate (3-5 years PQE) - Fraud, Birmingham

Clyde & Co; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Associate to join their dynamic Fraud Team in Birmingham. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of motor fraud claims, collaborating closely with a talented group of lawyers and intelligence analysts. You will manage a full caseload, conduct investigations, and engage in court proceedings, all while delivering exceptional service to clients. The firm promotes a culture of excellence and innovation, providing a supportive environment where your contributions will be valued. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to tackle complex legal challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Hybrid Working

Pension Scheme

Group Income Protection

Maternity and Paternity Pay

Holiday Purchase

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Subsidy

Qualifications

• 3-5 years PQE in dealing with motor fraud claims.
• Experience in a fast-paced legal environment focusing on client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of motor fraud claims for insurance clients.
• Conduct investigations, take witness statements, and draft legal documents.

Skills

Motor Fraud Claims

Legal Research

Client Relationship Management

File Management

Court Procedures

Education

Law Degree

Qualified Solicitor (3-5 years PQE)

Job description

Description

The Team

Our Fraud team is one of our fastest-growing practice groups, covering a range of insurance and non-insurance fraud disputes, with an emphasis on motor, EL/PL and organised frauds. Our lawyers work closely with our intelligence analysts and understand the role of technology in fighting fraud.

The Role

We are looking for an Associate (3-5 years PQE) to join our Fraud Team in Birmingham dealing with Motor Fraud claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with all members of the team and you will be exposed to a variety of work, but predominantly acting on behalf of a range of insurance companies and self-insured commercial organisations.
• Responsible for running a full caseload of motor fraud claims.
• Carrying out investigations with live defenders and taking witness statements, reviewing and interpreting medical records and medical reports.
• Identifying information requirements and securing required documentation/evidence from claimant representatives
• Adhering to reporting and reserving requirements in relation to different client SLAs
• File Management - including initial reports, updating reports and correspondence
• Attending and appearing at court and pre-trial meetings, and adhering to court timetables
• You will support the Partners in servicing existing clients, growing new business and maintaining relationships with clients using technical excellence and innovation
• Drafting of all legal documents and client advice.
• Dealing with interlocutory proceedings, CMCs and client meetings
• Supporting marketing and business development activity with the team and the wider Clyde & Co casualty group

Essential Skills & Experience

• You will be a highly determined individual able to adapt well within a demanding, fast-paced team.
• You will have previous experience in a Fraud environment dealing with motor claims.
• You will enjoy being challenged by complex legal issues and expanding your knowledge.
• You will be focussed on delivering a highly professional service to clients, including compliance with client SLAs and MI requirements.

The Firm

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.

Our Values

• Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:
• Work as oneWe are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
• Excel with clientsWe aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of everything we do
• Celebrate differenceWe help each other to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement
• Act boldlyWe seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth

What We Offer

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

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working - 2 days in the office, 3 days at home.
• Pension scheme
• Group income protection
• Maternity and paternity pay
• Holiday purchase
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Gym subsidy

For a confidential conversation or more information feel free to contact Sarah Kennedy on 0161 838 6781/[e-mail].

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