THE FIRM
A national law firm.
THE ROLE
The firm is recruiting for a Casualty Fraud Associate to join the Casualty department based in Manchester.
Other locations will be considered including Liverpool, Leeds and Newcastle.
The Casualty team provides a full, expert service in defending public (PL) and employers' liability (EL) claims, across the private sector and the public sector. The team is preeminent in providing defendant litigation services in these and other specialist Casualty areas.
They operate on a national basis with dedicated commercial insurance and public sector teams and as part of their wider specialism have a dedicated Casualty Fraud team.
THE CANDIDATE
Casualty Solicitor/Associate 4 Years + PQE to handle a own caseload of predominantly fast-track claims (and/or multi track depending on experience) where fraud is suspected.
The team receives direct instructions from both insureds and insurers, as well as having a fraud identification system in place which drives internal referrals and advisory for a wide range of cases involving commercial, public sector and insurance clients nationally.
You will be a qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive with a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, the team is looking for you to have a flexible approach and be able to adapt to different tasks.
Experience of handling defendant EL/PL casualty claims essential
Experience of handling defendant EL/PL specific fraud claims is desirable
Genuine interest in claims validation and fraud
Working knowledge of PL, EL, Highways and Housing Law
Experience of handling own caseload
Good drafting skills
Good influencing skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.