Motor Fraud Solicitor
Weightmans
Manchester, United Kingdom
Permanent
2026-02-08T07:08:50.863Z
23801864
Full time
Competitive
About your new role
The Association of British Insurers have reported that motor insurers detected 51,700 motor scams in 2024 worth £576 million. In view of the ongoing threat posed by insurance claims fraud, it is more important than ever that insurers, self‑insured entities and other private or public bodies have a trusted legal services provider to help them to detect, defeat and deter such scams and many such entities chose Weightmans to do just that. We are recruiting for an experienced Motor fraud Solicitor to join our team in Liverpool or Manchester.
Main duties and responsibilities
* To manage a caseload of suspected fraudulent motor insurance claims on behalf of insurers, self‑insured entities and other private or public bodies.
* Initially review fraud concerns, liability and quantum before devising a strategy for continued handling and investigation.
* Specialise in acting on behalf of various insurers, self‑insured entities and other private or public bodies, protecting their interests.
* Assist the Team Manager and other team members with their cases, client development, client training and networking.
* Help to devise handling and KYO strategies.
* Liaise with various parties such as other solicitors, insurers, experts, counsel and clients.
* Attend at court hearings as appropriate.
* Draft various documents such as letters and reports.
* Satisfy standards of client care in accordance with guidelines and directions.
* Complete Client MI procedures.
* Achieve set financial and chargeable targets.
* Comply with relevant rules, policies and procedures.
* Keep up to date with legal developments.
* Work in accordance with Weightmans' values.
This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties that fall within the remit of the role.
About You
* You will be a Qualified Solicitor.
* Experience of handling a case load of litigated motor files, preferably as a Defendant and ideally, within a Counter fraud team.
* Credit hire experience.
* Sound knowledge of CPR and relevant portals and procedures.
* Ability to work to meet deadlines and hit targets.
* Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
* Excellent communication skills.
Why work for us
Come and join our award‑winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain's Top Employers awards 2026, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK. Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.
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