Pre-Litigated Motor Fraud Handler - MIB

Keoghs; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Pre-Litigated Motor Fraud Handler to join their dynamic team in Bolton. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within the largest counter-fraud team in the UK, focusing on defeating dishonest motor claims. You will collaborate with industry leaders, manage a caseload of pre-litigation cases, and develop strategies to identify and prevent emerging risks. The position emphasizes strategic, client, technical, and financial excellence, making it ideal for ambitious candidates looking to advance their legal careers in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Incentive Plans

Health and Wellbeing Support

Pension

Cycle Schemes

Tech Schemes

Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience handling pre-litigation cases; knowledge of MIB Agreements is desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review evidence and set case strategies for pre-litigation cases.
• Manage files per client guidelines and ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Time Recording

Billing Systems

Job description

Join to apply for the Pre-Litigated Motor Fraud Handler - MIB role at Keoghs

Application Deadline: 9 May 2025

Department: Claims Management

Location: Bolton

Description

We are seeking ambitious, driven candidates to join our dynamic and collaborative division, advancing their legal careers. You will collaborate with industry leaders and well-known names in insurance. Many of our leadership team and partners began their careers at Keoghs, reflecting our commitment to our people’s development.

Our counter-fraud team is the largest and longest-established in the UK. We pride ourselves on a down-to-earth approach and delivering legal excellence. We work to defeat dishonest motor claims, developing strategies to identify and prevent emerging risks. We seek like-minded candidates eager to contribute to this exciting work and grow with us.

Role Overview

The Pre-Litigated File Handler will work within a team of fraud specialists and support staff, managing a caseload of pre-litigation cases involving various fraud types. The role involves working closely with the Team Leader and Lead Lawyer to achieve optimal results, requiring adherence to processes and a forensic, analytical approach to evidence. Commercial awareness regarding fixed fee work is essential. The role demands decisive decision-making within set timeframes, aligned with case strategies and client interests.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Excellence: Review evidence, set case strategies, identify litigation opportunities, and analyze client trends.
2. Client Excellence: Manage files per client guidelines, ensure satisfaction, and meet KPIs.
3. Technical Excellence: Coordinate investigations, meet procedural deadlines, protect client positions, delegate tasks, and maintain case systems.
4. Financial Excellence: Work efficiently within fixed fees, achieve financial targets, and ensure accurate billing.
5. Cultural Excellence: Uphold Keoghs values.

Working Hours

35 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Hybrid role based in Bolton, attending the office at least once a week.

Experience & Skills

• Experience handling pre-litigation cases; knowledge of MIB Agreements is desirable.
• Strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and IT skills.
• Ability to prioritize, work under pressure, and anticipate problems.
• Experience with time recording and billing systems.

Soft Skills

• Client care, organization, adaptability, teamwork, communication, interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Incentive plans, holiday entitlement, health and wellbeing support, pension, cycle and tech schemes, discounts, and more.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Law Practice, IT, Management
• Location: Bolton, UK