Casualty Fraud Paralegal

**Casualty Fraud Paralegal / File Handler - Bolton (Hybrid working, 1 day per week in the office)**

The **Casualty Fraud Paralegal/File Handler** will manage a caseload of suspected fraudulent EL/PL cases on behalf of a number of insurance clients. The caseload will consist of pre-litigation cases that will either need to be triaged or handledthrough to settlement or litigation.

The role provides an excellent introduction to EL/ PL claims with the scope for development within the team which handles cases with a potential value of up to £100K, on both a delegated and non-delegated basis.

The role requires a forensic and analytical approach to employment and public liability issues together with experience and/or appreciation of the documents and evidence required in these types of cases.

**Key Accountabilities**

Considering concepts and merits of primary and secondary liability in employment and public liability claims.

Handling matters in accordance with client SLA’s.

Interviewing Insureds and their witnesses and taking statements

Instructing investigators/medical and other experts.

Reviewing evidence.

Reviewing quantum

Dealing with Disclosure.

Negotiations & liaising with other parties involved in the claim

Dealing with routine correspondence.

Conducting investigations.

Initial report/review and setting strategy for the management of the claim.

**Working Hours**

35 hours per week

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.

**Essential Skills and Attributes**

Experience of EL/PL claims would be advantageous

Experience of File Handling or Fraud or EL/PL claims

Self-confident with good telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business

Good Literacy and IT skills

Attention to Detail - Pays appropriate attention to all aspects of a task.

**What you can expect from us**:

- A learning culture with employee development at the heart of the people development pathway
- Excellent flexible benefits including Annual leave entitlement and Healthcare Cash Plan as standard
- Monday to Friday - 35 hours per week
- Health Cash Plan
- Death In Service - after 1 year
- Pension Contribution
- Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Tech Scheme*
- Season Ticket Loan*
- Car Parking Scheme*
- Gym Flex*
- Access to Online Discount Sites
- Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
- Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
- Discounts at local retail outlets
- Flexible Working
- 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays rising with service

Keoghs is one of the leading providers of claims-related services to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We combine proven processes, technology and a low-cost infrastructure with deep legal and insurance market knowledge. Thisenables us to create individual solutions for each of our clients that match their requirements in terms of quality, performance and value for money.