Casualty Fraud Solicitor or Legal Exec

About your new role

Our Casualty Fraud Team  team provides a full, expert service in claims validation, investigation and where necessary defence of public (PL) and employers' liability (EL) claims, across the private sector and the public sector.  Weightmans' team is second-to-none in providing defendant litigation services in these and other specialist Casualty areas. We operate on a national basis with dedicated commercial insurance and public sector teams and as part of our wider specialism we have a dedicated Casualty Fraud team which is part of our National Firm Fraud insurance claims service offering.

We are currently recruiting for fee earner role and are looking for enthusiastic and experienced individuals Casualty Solicitor/Legal Executive up to 7 YRS+ PQE to join our team.
Working in the dedicated Casualty Fraud team based out of Manchester you will have your own caseload of predominantly fast track fixed fee claims (and/ or some multi track depending on experience).  We receive 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.

Under supervision, you will be responsible for the running of the day to day of your cases including liaising with clients, opponents, court, witnesses and undertaking your own liability investigations.  We have a specialist team to undertake intelligence searches and any required counter fraud enquiries beyond any client’s own handling preference.

Main duties and responsibilities

Predominantly PI including EL, PL and Highways Personal Injury Housing Claims Complete MI procedures as and when required

Achieve set financial and chargeable targets

Ensure relevant deadlines, SLAs, quality measures and KPI’s are adhered to Comply with relevant policies and procedures

Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values

You may also be required to carry out tasks that fall within the wider remit of the role and will have the opportunity to engage in client based initiatives. We are currently recruiting for individuals with a casualty insurance claims background which is essential. Fraud handling experience is desirable.

Experience of defendant local authority insurance claims are also desirable.  
This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

About You We are looking for someone who has:

Previous experience at managing defendant EL/PL casualty claims is essential

Previous experience at managing defendant EL/PL specific fraud claims is desirable

Experienced solicitor/ legal executives up to 7 years PQEGenuine interest in claims validation and fraud

Working knowledge of PL, EL and Highways Law

Experience of handling own casualty caseload

Good influencing skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and team working skills

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Why work for usCome and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter.  Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.

Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.Why work for us? Take a look:
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