Crawford & Co.

UK- CLS - Fraud Solicitor

Job Locations UK-Manchester
Requisition ID
2024-26153
# of Openings
1
Region (UK)
North West
Business Unit
Shared Services UK

Equal Opportunities

At Crawford & Company we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion; we aim to infuse it into everything we do – underpinning our strategy with three core elements:

Consciousness

Capability

Culture

We welcome applications from all candidates, no matter their background.  So, what are you waiting for?  Apply today, we’re looking forward to your application.

Position Summary

To be responsible for handling a mix of pre-and post-litigation fraud cases from both a defence and recoveries perspective.

  • Role operates within Counter-Fraud team
  • Involves running a mixed case load of fraud recoveries and defence

Functional Knowledge

  • Previous civil litigation experience is essential with at least 2 years experience
  • Experience of working in a team
  • Previous experience working within the insurance sector
  • Experience of working in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to interpret and input data accurately and efficiently
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative
  • Professional and confident telephone manner

General Background, Experience & Professional Qualifications

  • The role requires relevant litigation experience working in a legal environment, preferably within the insurance sector
  • LPC or equivalent is an advantage, but applicant with relevant experience without a degree/LPC would be considered

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft Court Proceedings / documents
  • Adhere to Court directions and deadlines
  • Work to set priorities, create clear plans and manage work to meet Client needs
  • Engage in effective negotiation
  • Manage a Litigation Caseload/Pre litigation Case Load, with a view to driving claims to litigation or settlement
  • Dealing with litigated Claims
  • Maintain management information
  • Ensuring that all case reserves are completed in accordance with the specific client’s reserving philosophy
  • Perform legal and factual research
  • Keeping up to date with relevant legal documents & relevant Caselaw
  • Day to day supervision of cases
  • Responsible for individual performance
  • Training and developing junior staff

Behaviours

  • Professional, confidential and discrete.
  • Team player.
  • Shows initiative.
  • Adheres to the company value and culture.

Skills

  • Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills.
  • Comfortable Handling Large Workload under Time Constraints.
  • Strong Organisational skills.
  • Familiar with use of case management systems.
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
  • Ability to Prioritise.
  • Working well with Different Personality Types.

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