NQ - Associate Fraud

Clyde & Co Claims LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Group income protection

Maternity and paternity pay

Holiday purchase

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Gym subsidy

Job summary

Clyde & Co is seeking a Junior Associate (NQ - 3 PQE) to join the Fraud Team in Manchester, handling motor fraud claims for a mix of insurers and self-insured clients.

You will manage a full caseload, conduct witness interviews, review medical records, and attend court, while supporting Partners with client development and maintaining SLAs across diverse cases in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Fraud environment and motor claims.
• Ability to manage a full caseload and meet client SLAs.
• Strong professional service delivery and attention to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Run a full caseload of motor fraud claims for insurers and self-insured clients.
• Carry out investigations, take witness statements and review medical records.
• Attend court hearings and pre-trial meetings; manage file reports and correspondence.

Skills

Fraud experience

Motor claims

Court appearances

Client service

Education

Solicitor qualification

Tools

Case management software

Job 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 a Junior Associate (NQ - 3 PQE) to join our Fraud Team in Manchester 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.

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

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net‑Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

A Note on Privacy

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.

We’re a global law firm working with businesses at the heart of global trade and commerce. But we’re so much more than that. Our collective drive, our pursuit of excellence and our ambition to do our best for our clients, and each other has fuelled our growth for over 90 years. It’s an exciting time to work with us. With challenging cases, impactful client projects, growing teams and new offices, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment with rewarding outcomes. Collectively, we strive towards our shared goal of consistently delivering exceptional outcomes and bringing the best out in each other. Our early careers programmes differ from any other law firm, because of our rich learning experience coupled with our opportunities to work directly with clients. In return, we ask you to bring your ambition and collaborative mind to support the firm’s continued success and growth. With over 65 offices in 26 countries, wherever you’re based, you’ll be empowered to accelerate your career doing interesting, stimulating work, achieving your potential and delivering exceptional outcomes. Here, you’re in good company. With over 5,500 individuals with offices in every time zone, our drive for success is continuous, reaching across the globe. Our people stay with us because we invest in strong relationships and value shared success.