Fraud & Causation Solicitor

Horwich Farrelly; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & Flexible Working

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance & Income Protection

Employee Discount Hub

Job summary

Horwich Farrelly is recruiting a Fraud & Causation Solicitor in Salford. The role is hybrid and permanent, handling a mixed caseload across DA and non-DA fraud and causation matters with a strong emphasis on advocacy and advisory work for insurer clients.

We seek hands-on experience in litigation, knowledge of personal injury law (defendant experience preferred), and keen attention to detail. Strong communication and case-management skills are essential for success in this team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience managing a varied litigation caseload.
• Knowledge of personal injury law; defendant experience preferred.
• Strong insurance sector insight and analytical ability.
• Confident communicator with advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle your own caseload across DA and non-DA fraud and causation matters (80/20 split).
• Meet SLAs, court deadlines, and CPR procedures.
• Carry out advocacy work on applications and case management conferences.
• Identify fraudulent activity and liaise with intelligence analysts.
• Advise insurer clients with precision and professionalism.
• Update MI reports and manage databases.
• Negotiate with solicitors, clients, and insurers.
• Keep your legal expertise razor-sharp through training and development.

Skills

Litigation management

Personal injury law

Insurance sector insight

Public speaking

Attention to detail

Job description

Fraud & Causation Solicitor
Salford
Hybrid
Permanent

We’re not your typical law firm – we’re people with a passion for helping our clients and each other achieve the best possible outcomes. We are leading legal advisers to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK & Ireland, known for our innovation, client focus, and long-lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward-thinking approach built around our clients’ needs, supported by cutting-edge technology and a culture built around people from a wide range of backgrounds who are taking an equally wide range of routes to building their careers in law.

About HF

People. Not just lawyers

About the team

Our counter-fraud department is the biggest of its type in the market, running over 700 cases to contested trials each year and winning most of them. We have secured over 2,000 findings of fundamental dishonesty since the rule was introduced (more than any other firm) and, in the process, recovered over £1m in legal costs for our clients every single year.

What you’ll be doing

• Handling your own caseload across DA and non-DA fraud and causation matters (approx. 80/20 split)
• Complying with SLAs, court deadlines, and procedural rules (CPR)
• Carrying out advocacy work on applications and case management conferences
• Identifying fraudulent activity and liaising with intelligence analysts
• Advising insurer clients with precision and professionalism
• Updating MI reports and managing databases
• Negotiating with solicitors, clients, and insurers
• Keeping your legal expertise razor-sharp through training and development

What do I need?

• Hands-on experience managing a varied litigation caseload
• Knowledge of personal injury law—defendant experience preferred
• Strong insurance sector insight
• A sharp eye for detail and the ability to think creatively under pressure
• Confident communicator, capable of public speaking and advocacy
• Proficient in case management systems and legal documentation
• Enthusiastic, self-driven, and an exceptional team player

What’s in it for you?

This is your opportunity to thrive in a firm known for nurturing talent and offering real career progression. At HF, we value your life beyond work - offering flexible hours and a supportive, rewarding environment.

You’ll enjoy

• 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
• Life Insurance & Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services
• Pension Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
• Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
• Flu & Eyecare Vouchers – and more!