Litigated Motor Fraud File Handler
Posted 4 days 16 hours ago by Davies Group
We are looking for ambitious, driven candidates who are looking to join a dynamic, exciting and collaborative
division in order to take the next step in their legal career. We have a great opportunity for an experienced,
litigated File Handler to join our team. Whilst our counter-fraud team is the largest and longest-established in the
UK, we don't do stuffy and formal; we are down to earth and enjoy the delivery of legal excellence. We are
incredibly proud of our reputation and of the work we do with our clients in defeating dishonest motor claims and
developing strategies and to identify and prevent new and emerging risks. We seek like-minded candidates who
want to join us in this exciting and important work and to develop and further their careers with us.
The NDA File Handler role involves working within a team of fraud specialists and legal support staff. The File
Handler will run a caseload of Litigated RTA suspected fraud files on behalf of a cross section of insurance clients,
working closely with sophisticated claims handlers acting without any Delegated Authority. The successful
candidate will work in close conjunction with the relevant Lead Lawyer so to achieve the best possible results in a
commercially sound manner. The role requires both an ability to follow defined processes and a forensic and
analytical approach to dealing with evidence. In addition, a high level of commercial awareness is essential. A key
elements of this role is decision making, to be reached within a set timeframe in accordance with the case strategy
and within the best interests of the client.
The NDA File Handler will work with strategic foresight so to ensure all litigation and opportunities are taken in
order to work towards shaping the future of the counter-fraud arena.
The caseload will consist of a range of suspected fraudulent insurance claims consisting of the following types of
claim:
Bogus Passenger
Staged/Contrived
Fraudulent Exaggeration
Induced accidents
Low Speed Impact
Late Notification Claims
Credit Hire Fraud
MIB
Linked & Organised Crime
Key Accountabilities
It will be the responsibility of the NDA File Handler to run fraud cases from the point of litigation through to the
resolution of the case. Dependent on the instruction, there may also be n
Responsibilities in case management include, but not limited to:
Strategic Excellence
Detailed review and analysis of evidence throughout the life of the case
Setting 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 Leads
Adhering to all work type process stages
Identifying strategic litigation opportunities and complex cases when appropriate
Identifying client trends and any opportunities to raise profile with clients
Client Excellence
Handling files in accordance with agreed client guidelines on a non-delegated basis
Ensuring maximum client satisfaction on each case
Ensuring accurate and timely completion of all client and internal MI
Achieving both client and internal KPIs
Technical excellence
Reporting to Insurer client throughout the lifetime of the claim
Liaising with all appropriate involvements on the case in order to carry out agreed investigations to meet the set
strategy
Compliance with all procedural and investigative deadlines
Achieving, 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 so
Dealing pro-actively and achieving the best results with the case investigations and strategy from receipt until
point of resolution
Delegating tasks as appropriate to assistants to take the case forward
Timely and accurate maintenance of all Case Management Systems from opening to closure
Adherence to file management policies
Complying with the SRA Standards & Regulations
Financial Excellence
Be commercially aware, by working in an efficient and effective manner
Commercial awareness so as to retain profitability
Achieve financial targets
Ensure timely and accurate billing
Cultural Excellence
Adhere to our Values
Working Hours
35 hours per week
Monday - Friday 9am - 5.00pm 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 week
Essential Skills and Attributes:
Experience in civil litigation claims handling / as a legal File Handler or suitably qualified (ILEX, LPC etc.)
Experience in one of the following:
Experience of handling RTA pre-litigated and / or litigated case load
An understanding of insurance litigation practice and processes together with indemnity principles
Knowledge of the litigation process / working knowledge of the CPR
Good advocacy skills
Good client care skills and evidence of working to client guidelines
High level of analytical skills
Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure
Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions
Experience of time recording and billing systems
Excellent IT Skills
Required soft skills:
Client Care/Service
Organisation
Ability to prioritise and adaptability
Teamwork and collaboration
Oral and written communication
Interpersonal and social
Values
Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our five
values are at the heart of everything we do;
Keoghs values
We listen, are down to earth and supportive
We work together towards a common goal
We're friendly with a can-do attitude
We care about our clients
We evolve