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.