Causation File Handler

We have a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to take the next step in their legal career.

We are looking for ambitious, driven candidates to join our dynamic, exciting and collaborative division as a File Handler focusing on causation claims.

Whilst our counter-fraud team is the largest and longest-established in the UK, we don’t do stuffy and formal; we are down to earth and enjoy the delivery of legal excellence. We are incredibly proud of our reputation and of the work we do with our clients in defeating dishonest motor claims and developing strategies and to identify and prevent new and emerging risks. We seek like-minded candidates who want to join us in this exciting and important work and to develop and further their careers with us.

The DA Causation File Handler role involves working within a team of fraud specialists and support staff handling a caseload of litigated RTA Causation files under Delegated Authority on behalf of a cross section of insurance clients.

The File Handler will work in close conjunction with the Team Leader and the Lead Lawyer so to achieve the best possible results in a commercially sound manner. The role requires both an ability to follow defined processes and a forensic and analytical approach to dealing with evidence. In addition, a high level of commercial awareness in relation to fixed fee work is essential. A key element of this role is decision making, to be reached within a set timeframe in accordance with the case strategy and within the best interests of the client.

The File Handler will work with strategic foresight so to ensure all litigation and opportunities are taken in order to work towards shaping the future of the counter-fraud arena.

The caseload will consist of a range of suspected fraudulent insurance claims consisting of the following types of claim: