Fraud Fee Earner

BCL Legal; Manchester; Remote; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Law Firm is seeking an experienced Defendant RTA/Fraud Fee Earner for a fully remote role. The position requires over 5 years of PQE in fraud litigation, offering competitive salary up to £60,000. You will handle high-value motor fraud claims in a small, supportive team, with opportunities for career development and strategic litigation exposure.

Benefits

Flexible remote working

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE or equivalent in Defendant RTA/Fraud work.
• Strong background in fraud litigation including LVI and staged accidents.
• Effective at working independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigated motor fraud claims with attention to detail.
• Conduct investigations and analyze fraud intelligence.
• Draft legal documents and conduct hearings as needed.

Skills

Defendant RTA/Fraud litigation

Investigative skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive (CILEx), or equivalent experience

Job description

Defendant Fraud Fee Earner - Remote Working - UK Law Firm

Location: Remote (with occasional travel to Manchester office if required)

Salary: Up to £60,000 + benefits

Experience Required: 5+ years PQE in Defendant RTA/Fraud litigation

Role Overview

A highly regarded UK-based claims and loss adjusting group is seeking an experienced Defendant RTA/Fraud Fee Earner to join its legal team. This fully remote role offers a rare opportunity to work within a specialist, close-knit team handling high-quality litigated fraud cases across the motor space.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of litigated motor fraud claims, often with credit hire and exaggerated injury elements
• Conduct thorough investigations, including analysis of fraud intelligence and expert evidence
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, and applications, and conduct hearings as appropriate
• Work autonomously, with support from senior colleagues when needed
• Engage with insurer clients and maintain excellent service standards

Candidate Profile

• 5+ years' PQE or equivalent experience in Defendant RTA/fraud work
• Strong fraud litigation background, with experience in LVI, staged accident, and similar claims
• Comfortable working independently and remotely
• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive (CILEx), or experienced Fee Earner
• Solid understanding of CPR, case strategy, and fraud indicators
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 (DOE)
• Flexible remote working - up to 95% home-based
• High-quality, secure caseload with a strong fraud focus
• Small, experienced team environment with direct access to a Partner
• Career development and exposure to strategic litigation