Legal Assistant Counter Fraud

4 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Clayton Legal Full time

I’m currently working with a leading defendant law firm in Manchester who have a fantastic opportunity for a legal assistant to join their counter fraud team.

**Main Duties will include the following**:

- Identify fraud type, set initial strategy, action plan and assess prospects of success following a review of available evidence.
- Undertake investigations including gathering evidence and taking witness statements.
- Assisting with preparing/drafting legal documents, including Directions Questionnaires, Lists of Documents, Part 18, and Part 35 questions Pre-Trial checklists etc.
- Analysis of expert reports, including medical and engineering reports and appropriately challenging such reports through effective use of Part 35 questions.
- Providing written reports and updates to clients and adhering to service level agreements.
- Liaising with Counsel and Chambers and preparing instructions to Counsel where required.
- Advise on potential recovery and enforcement in appropriate cases.

**Requirements**:

- 4-5 years’ experience in handling files and managing own caseload.
- Previous counter fraud experience preferable but not essential. Understanding of fundamental dishonesty provisions and case law beneficial.
- Experience of handling personal injury claims and credit hire claims preferable.
- An understanding of pre-litigation and portal claims and awareness of litigation practice and processes together with indemnity principles.
- Experience using an “enabling” case management system.
- Carrying out legal research and reporting findings clearly and concisely.

**Benefits**:

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays for full time employees, pro-rated for part time employees
- 5% employee pension contribution, 3% employer
- Annual pay review (August)
- Death in service 4 x salary
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Cycle to work (at own cost)
- Annual season ticket loan (rail/bus travel)
- Discounted retail, leisure, and education resources

Additionally, refer a friend or colleague to us and receive £500 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a new career. Terms apply.
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