Litigated Counter Fraud File Handler

Litigated Counter Fraud File Handler

Application Deadline:

5 September 2025Department:

LegalEmployment Type:

Permanent - Full TimeLocation:

Bolton

Description

Keoghs are looking for counter fraud lawyers to join our market leading team.

Our counter-fraud team is the largest and longest-established in the UK. We maintain a down-to-earth working environment whilst not compromising on the delivery of legal excellence.

We work with a range of household name insurers, defeating dishonest motor claims and innovating strategies to identify and prevent new and emerging risks.

You will work alongside a team of fraud specialists, running a caseload of suspected fraud files acting without any delegated authority. You will be encouraged to collaborate to achieve the best possible results in a commercially sound manner.

Our counter fraud lawyers apply both a forensic and analytical approach to dealing with evidence. They work with strategic foresight to ensure all litigation and opportunities are taken in order to work towards shaping the future of the counter-fraud arena.

In this role you will run fixed fee, fraud cases from the point of litigation through to the resolution of the case.

The caseload will consist of a range of suspected fraudulent insurance claims consisting of the following types of claim:Bogus PassengerStaged/ContrivedFraudulent ExaggerationInduced accidentsLow Speed ImpactLate Notification ClaimsCredit Hire FraudMIBLinked and Organised Crime

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities in case management include, but not limited to:

Detailed review and analysis of evidence throughout the life of the caseSetting and agreeing the case strategy on files with clients, ensuring adherence to any KYO or generic strategies that may be put in place by Lead Lawyer and Technical LeadsIdentifying strategic litigation opportunities and complex cases when appropriateIdentifying client trends and any opportunities to raise profile with clientsHandling files in accordance with agreed client guidelines on a non-delegated basisEnsuring maximum client satisfaction on each caseEnsuring accurate and timely completion of all client and internal MIReporting to Insurer client throughout the lifetime of the claimLiaising with all appropriate involvements on the case in order to carry out agreed investigations to meet the set strategyCompliance with all procedural and investigative deadlinesAchieving, the best result in litigation – protecting the client’s position in relation to proceedings, ensuring full compliance with the court timetable utilising procedural tactical advantages where possible. Undertaking advocacy where required and cost-effective to do soDealing pro-actively and achieving the best results with the case investigations and strategy from receipt until point of resolutionDelegating tasks as appropriate to assistants to take the case forwardTimely and accurate maintenance of all Case Management Systems from opening to closureAdherence to file management policiesComplying with the SRA Standards and RegulationsBe commercially aware, by working in an efficient and effective mannerCommercial awareness so as to retain profitabilityAchieve financial targetsEnsure timely and accurate billingWorking hours

35 hours per weekMonday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.

Primary location for this role is Bolton, Parklands Office.

We are agile workers with attendance at our offices at least 1 day a weekSkills, Knowledge and Expertise

Experience in civil litigation claims handling / as a legal File Handler or suitably qualified (ILEX, LPC etc.)Experience in handling linked and organised fraud is desirable however not essentialExperience of handling RTA pre-litigated and / or litigated case loadAn understanding of insurance litigation practice and processes together with indemnity principlesKnowledge of the litigation process / working knowledge of the CPRGood advocacy skillsGood client care skills and evidence of working to client guidelinesHigh level of analytical skillsExcellent listening, verbal and written communication skillsAbility to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressureAbility to anticipate problems and identify solutionsExperience of time recording and billing systemsExcellent IT Skills

Job Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy and sell 3 days)Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.Simply Health Care Cash PlanWeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing and healthy living and financial and legal wellbeingDeath in ServiceCritical Illness CoverPHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% EmployerCycle to Work Scheme*Tech Scheme*Season Ticket Loan*Gym Flex*Access to Online Discount SitesDiscounted Gourmet Society MembershipDiscounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwideDiscounts at local retail outlets* after successfully completing ..... full job details .....