UK- CLS - Fraud Solicitor

at  Crawford Company

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:

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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.

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 defenc

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 staf