Casualty Fraud Solicitor

Sacco Mann has been instructed on an exciting opportunity for a Casualty Fraud Solicitor to join a highly regarded national team based in Manchester City Centre. The Casualty Fraud team specialises in defending EL/PL claims, and the role will involve handling your own caseload of fast-track and multi-track claims, focusing on fraud and claims validation for both private and public sector clients.

As a Casualty Fraud Solicitor, your role will include:

Managing a caseload of defendant EL/PL and highways claims with a focus on fraud detection and validation. Handling claims involving housing disrepair, property damage, and other casualty matters. Liaising with clients, courts, witnesses, and opponents, conducting detailed liability investigations. Utilising specialist fraud detection intelligence resources for counter-fraud investigations. Drafting pleadings, preparing court documents, and ensuring compliance with service level agreements and key performance indicators. Achieving financial and chargeable targets while adhering to firm policies and procedures.

Skills and experience required:

Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 4 years PQE and demonstrable experience managing defendant EL/PL casualty claims. Experience in fraud-specific claims is highly desirable. Strong working knowledge of EL/PL, highways and housing law. Excellent communication, drafting and influencing skills. Proven ability to manage complex caseloads independently and achieve set targets. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Enthusiastic, adaptable, and a team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Hybrid working Healthcare cover Pension plan and life insurance Employee assistance programs and discounts

If you are interested in this Manchester based Casualty Fraud Solicitor role within a supportive and forward-thinking team, we encourage you to apply. You can contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for further information on 01618714759, or email your CV to nadine.ali@saccomann.com.