NDA Fraud Litigated File Handler

Davies Bolton, Vereinigtes Königreich

Gepostet vor 14 Stunden Festanstellung Competitive

NDA Fraud Litigated File Handler

Application Deadline: 1 September 2026

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bolton

Description

Are you an experienced litigation lawyer looking to specialise in complex fraud work with one of the UK's leading counter-fraud teams?

We're looking for an ambitious and analytical lawyer to join our Counter Fraud division, where you'll play a key role in defending insurer clients against suspected fraudulent motor claims. Working alongside experienced fraud specialists and Lead Lawyers, you'll manage your own litigated caseload while helping to shape litigation strategies that combat emerging fraud risks.

Our team may be the largest and longest-established counter-fraud practice in the UK, but we're far from traditional. We're collaborative, supportive and passionate about delivering exceptional results for our clients while helping our people develop rewarding long-term careers.

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 Responsibilities

Responsibilities in case management include, but not limited to:

Managing a caseload of litigated suspected fraud claims from litigation through to resolution.

Reviewing and analysing evidence to develop effective case strategies.

Working closely with insurer clients and claims handlers on a non-delegated basis.

Conducting investigations and identifying strategic litigation opportunities.

Ensuring compliance with court timetables, procedural requirements and client guidelines.

Reporting on case progress and delivering commercially focused outcomes.

Supporting the identification of fraud trends and emerging risks.

Maintaining accurate case management records and achieving agreed KPIs.

Working Hours

35 hours per week

Monday - 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 week

Skills, 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 essential

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

Desirable: Qualified solicitor / CILEX with necessary practice rights (consideration will also be given to CILEX Lawyers)

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare - 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing