Solicitor/CILEX Lawyer/Experienced Paralegal - Vehicle Hire Fraud

DAC Beachcroft; Birmingham; Presencial; GBP 50.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working options

Descripción de la vacante

A leading law firm in Birmingham seeks a Solicitor, CILEX Lawyer, or Experienced Paralegal to join their team focused on Vehicle Hire Fraud. Candidates will handle complex fraud investigations and collaborate with major UK insurers. The role offers a supportive environment with strong growth opportunities and flexible working options. Candidates with litigation experience in related fields are encouraged to apply.

Formación

• Experience in vehicle hire and personal injury claims.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Interest in fraud prevention.

Responsabilidades

• Manage claims of vehicle hire fraud autonomously.
• Collaborate with clients and law enforcement for investigations.
• Develop case strategies and deliver legal advice.
• Work across multiple clients under different authority agreements with support from leaders.
• Collaborate with clients and law enforcement and contribute to safeguarding the industry.
• Maintain client relationships, meet billing targets, and support marketing/training initiatives.

Conocimientos

Litigation experience

Understanding Civil Procedure Rules

Confident communication

Analytical thinking

Commercial mindset

Educación

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer / Experienced Paralegal - Vehicle Hire Fraud. We are expanding our market-leading Fraud team within CSG and looking for passionate legal professionals to join the Vehicle Hire Fraud team in Birmingham. The Fraud team is a multi-award-winning group known for defending complex insurance fraud claims, from pre-litigation to high-stakes litigation, working with clients and law enforcement agencies such as IFED and Regional Fraud Teams.

Department: CSG - Casualty (EL/PL / CAT PI / Disease / Fraud / Motor / Credit Hire). Location: Birmingham. Application Deadline: 28 November 2025.

What you will do

• Manage a caseload of predominantly litigated claims with fraud concerns on behalf of major UK insurers.
• Investigate and defend against a wide spectrum of vehicle hire fraud types, including phantom hire, exaggerated claims, and claims submitted without the policyholder’s knowledge, as well as traditional motor fraud types (e.g., staged, induced, phantom passenger claims).
• Identify fraud indicators, develop case strategies, and provide commercially focused legal advice to support anti-fraud objectives.
• Work across multiple clients under Delegated and Non-Delegated authority agreements, with support from experienced leaders.
• Collaborate with clients and law enforcement, and contribute to safeguarding the industry from fraudulent practices.
• Maintain client relationships, meet billing targets, and support marketing and client training initiatives.

Who you are

• Solicitor, CILEX Lawyer, or Experienced Paralegal with litigation experience within vehicle/credit hire and/or personal injury.
• Understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules; strong communicators and negotiators.
• Able to think laterally and analytically; able to work independently and collaboratively with a commercial mindset.
• Aligned with our cultural principles: Clear, Creative, Determined, Supportive.
• Fraud experience is a bonus but not essential; full training will be provided to defend complex insurance claims.

What’s in it for you?

• High levels of flexibility and a great work-life balance.
• Comprehensive remuneration package including private medical insurance, income protection, and other benefits.
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding.
• In-person and remote social events; involvement in ESG activities.

We are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Note: We are happy to discuss flexible working through our Flex Forward scheme during the hiring process.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: DAC Beachcroft manages vacancies via in-house recruitment. Speculative CVs sent without prior instruction will not be accepted. For PSL queries, contact [e-mail] or [e-mail].