Litigated File Handler - Delegated

The DA Litigated File Handler role involves working within a team of fraud specialists and legal support staff., running a caseload of Litigated RTA suspected fraud cases under Delegated Authority on behalf of a cross section of insurance clients. The File Handler will work in close conjunction with the Team Leader and the relevant Lead Lawyer in the team so to achieve the best possible results in a commercially sound manner.

The role requires both an ability to follow defined processes and a forensic and analytical approach to dealing with evidence, in addition, a high level of commercial awareness in relation to fixed fee work is essential. A key element of this role is decision making, to be reached within a set timeframe in accordance with the case strategy and within the best interests of the client. The File Handler will work with strategic foresight so to ensure all litigation and opportunities are taken in order to work towards shaping the future of the counter-fraud arena and 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 Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.

Location: Primary location for this role is Parklands, Bolton office We are agile workers with attendance within the office at least 1 day a week