Job Description

Litigated Counter Fraud Handler

Application Deadline: 21 October 2026

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bolton

Description

Looking to take the next step in your legal career with one of the UK's leading counter-fraud teams?

We're recruiting for an ambitious and driven NDA File Handler to join our award-winning Counter Fraud division. As the UK's largest and longest-established counter-fraud practice, we combine legal excellence with a down-to-earth, collaborative culture where people are empowered to develop, grow and make a real impact.

You'll manage a litigated caseload of suspected fraudulent motor claims, working closely with insurers, fraud specialists and experienced Lead Lawyers to investigate, challenge and defend dishonest claims. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys analysing evidence, developing litigation strategies and achieving successful outcomes for clients.

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

• Managing a litigated caseload of suspected fraud RTA claims from litigation through to resolution
• Reviewing and analysing evidence to develop effective case strategies
• Working closely with insurer clients on a non-delegated basis
• Conducting investigations and progressing cases in line with procedural deadlines
• Identifying strategic litigation opportunities and emerging fraud trends
• Delivering excellent client service while achieving performance and financial targets
• Maintaining accurate case management records and ensuring regulatory compliance

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 handling civil litigation claims or working as a legal file handler
• Experience managing pre-litigated and/or litigated RTA claims
• Knowledge of insurance litigation processes and the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
• Strong analytical and investigative skills
• Excellent communication and client-handling abilities
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure
• Experience with time recording, billing systems and case management systems

Desirable:

• Experience handling linked and organised fraud matters
• Qualified Solicitor, CILEX Lawyer, ILEX qualification with necessary practising rights

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
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets
• after successfully completing probation