Casualty Fraud Solicitor

Casualty Fraud Lawyer (3+ PQE)

Our client is a leading insurance law firm with offices across the nation. They are currently recruiting a Casualty Fraud Lawyer with 3+ years PQE to join their growing team in Manchester. Applicants with strong defendant casualty experience and an interest in securing a fraud role at a top firm are encouraged to apply. The firm offers a very competitive salary and hybrid package. This role is based out of Manchester, but candidates from further afield are encouraged to apply. There is the option to work from Manchester once a week and other offices 1+ days a week.

Your new role
This Casualty Fraud Lawyer position will see you handle your own caseload of litigated fast and multi-track casualty fraud files on behalf of insureds and insurer clients. Your caseload will consist of predominantly EL/PL files (including highways), as well as some housing disrepair and property damage files where fraud is suspected. Working as part of a team of 9 lawyers, you will be expected to liaise with clients, opponents, courts, witnesses and undertake your own liability investigations. Files will be valued up to sub-catastrophic injury, as the firm has a specialised team who deal with these claims.

What you'll need to succeed
You must be a qualified solicitor/CILEx with 3+ years PQE. Strong experience handling your own litigated caseload of defendant casualty files is essential. Casualty fraud experience is beneficial but not essential. You must have an interest in fraud and desire to secure a role within this field. Supervisory experience is beneficial. A strong working knowledge of EL/PL, Highways and Housing law is required.

What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity for Casualty lawyers who are looking to specialise in casualty fraud work. You can expect a very competitive salary, hybrid working and benefits package. You will gain exposure to interesting work, running your own litigated caseload.