Associate Solicitor
24 hours ago
Manchester
Associate Solicitor – Fraud Location: Manchester Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 Practice Area: Insurance Litigation / Fraud The Opportunity Our client, a well-regarded UK law firm with a strong national presence, is seeking an Associate Solicitor – Fraud to join its established Manchester team. The successful candidate will act predominantly for insurer clients, handling a broad range of suspected and proven fraud claims. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop specialist expertise in insurance fraud within a supportive and technically strong environment, working closely with insurers, counsel, and other professionals in the fraud sector. Key Responsibilities • Managing a caseload of insurance fraud matters on behalf of insurer clients, • Handling fraudulent personal injury, property damage, credit hire, and related insurance claims, • Advising insurers on liability, quantum, fraud strategy, and prospects of success, • Investigating suspected fraudulent claims, including reviewing evidence, surveillance, and expert reports, • Drafting statements of case, applications, witness statements, and other court documentation, • Conducting litigated matters through the County Court and, where appropriate, the High Court, • Instructing and liaising with counsel, experts, and external investigators, • Engaging in negotiations, settlement discussions, and alternative dispute resolution, • Ensuring compliance with procedural rules, regulatory requirements, and client service standards Candidate Requirements • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (NQ – 3 years’ PQE), • Experience handling insurance fraud claims is desirable, but applications are welcomed from newly qualified solicitors with relevant insurance or litigation experience, • Strong litigation experience, including drafting and procedural knowledge, • Ability to analyse complex evidence and identify indicators of fraud, • Commercially aware, with an understanding of insurer priorities and outcomes, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to manage competing deadlines and work effectively as part of a team What’s on Offer • Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000, depending on experience, • High-quality, insurer-focused fraud work, • Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development, • Hybrid working and a collaborative team culture, • Exposure to complex and high-value fraud litigation This role would suit a solicitor with a genuine interest in insurance fraud who is looking to build a long-term career within this specialist area.