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Motor Fraud File Handler

Key Accountabilities

All Fraud files to have a technically and commercially sound strategy
Identifying opportunities for strategic litigation
Providing innovative and market leading strategies
Consider and advise on the position of indemnity and appropriate case law
Compliance to the court timetable and employing procedural tactics to the clients’ advantage
Undertaking advocacy where required
Legal Research
Undertake key investigations in accordance with identified fraud and regularly review strategy, following the firm’s processes.
Provide written updates and reports to clients, detailing case activity to ensure that they receive up to date and accurate information about progress
Advise on potential recovery and enforcement in appropriate cases
Upon fraud being ruled out, to pursue the rapid and economic settlement of cases and costs
Achievement of the firm’s KPIs, objectives and financial targets
Attending client meetings where required, which includes the provision of training/workshops to clients as well as social entertaining
Adhere to the firm’s Values

Experience

Established career in civil litigation claims handling/as a legal File Handler or suitably qualified (ILEX, LPC etc)
Experience of handling an RTA pre-litigated and litigated fraud 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
Excellent IT Skills