Liverpool, United Kingdom, Manchester, United Kingdom

Motor Fraud

Depending on experience

Permanent

Full Time

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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.

Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | Weightmans

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