Litigation Solicitor - Fraud

Howells Solutions Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Manchester is seeking a skilled legal professional to manage a complex caseload of fraud cases. Responsibilities include providing high-quality legal services, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with court procedures. Candidates should possess 1-5 years PQE with a strong background in civil litigation and technical fraud expertise. This role offers opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.

Benefits

Ongoing technical training

Attendance at legal seminars

Exposure to strategic litigation

Qualifications

• Strong civil litigation background with technical fraud expertise.
• Working knowledge of CPR and litigation strategy.
• Skilled in negotiation, drafting, and legal analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of fraud cases.
• Provide strategic and technical legal advice.
• Conduct advocacy on case management conferences.
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines and procedural rules.

Skills

Civil litigation background

Technical fraud expertise

Negotiation skills

Legal analysis

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

1-5 years PQE or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Core Purpose To manage a complex, high-value caseload of hourly-rate, litigated and non-litigated fraud cases under the supervision of a Partner or Associate Partner, while delivering high-quality legal services.

Types of Work Handled

• High-Value Fraud: Claims exceeding 50,000 up to multimillion-pound losses.

• Complex & Technical Litigation: Including Strategic Litigation, Tort of Deceit, Conspiracy.

• Specialist Fraud Work: Fraud Rings, Property Fraud, Insurance Policy Issues.

• Criminal/Civil Overlap: Contempt of Court, Private Prosecutions.

Main Responsibilities

• Run a personal caseload and assist other team members.

• Collaborate on Large Loss files with other departments.

• Provide strategic and technical legal advice.

• Conduct advocacy on applications and case management conferences.

• Identify fraud and liaise with intelligence analysts.

• Handle litigation procedures, including drafting, negotiations, and court documents.

• Ensure compliance with court deadlines, CPR, and procedural rules.

• Maintain accurate case records and management information.

• Work closely with legal colleagues across departments.

• Progress cases from inception to conclusion in a cost-effective manner.

Skills & Experience Required

• 1-5 years PQE (or equivalent relevant experience).

• Strong civil litigation background with technical fraud expertise.

• Working knowledge of CPR and litigation strategy.

• Skilled in negotiation, drafting, and legal analysis.

• Able to challenge evidence and assess commercial/legal risks.

• Experience with complex fraud indicators and policy issues.

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and target-driven.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Confident communicator, including in public and advocacy settings.

• Strong team player with a collaborative approach.

• Positive attitude towards change and continuous learning.

Development Opportunities

• Ongoing technical training and professional development.

• Attendance at legal seminars and internal training sessions.

• Exposure to strategic litigation and complex legal arguments.

• Participation in case clinics and tactical planning meetings

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Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.