Reference Number:
JM/153806
Posted:
13th October 2025
Defendant Fraud Fee Earner - Remote Working - UK Law Firm
Location: Remote (with occasional travel to Manchester office if required)
Salary: Up to £60,000 + benefits
Experience Required: 5+ years PQE in Defendant RTA/Fraud litigation
A highly regarded UK-based claims and loss adjusting group is seeking an experienced Defendant RTA/Fraud Fee Earner to join its legal team. This is a fully remote role offering a rare opportunity to work within a specialist, close-knit team handling high-quality litigated fraud cases across the motor space.
The Role
You will manage a diverse caseload of Defendant RTA claims with a particular focus on suspected fraudulent cases - including LVI, staged accidents, phantom passengers, and exaggerated losses. Many matters proceed to litigation, including multi-track level. The work is challenging and fast-paced, offering exposure to complex fraud indicators and strategy-driven litigation.
You'll work within a small, agile ABS law firm, connected to a wider insurance and claims group. The team includes experienced litigators and an award-winning partner with a strong pipeline of work and a collaborative ethos.
Key Responsibilities
Handle a caseload of litigated motor fraud claims, often with credit hire and exaggerated injury elements
Conduct thorough investigations, including analysis of fraud intelligence and expert evidence
Draft pleadings, witness statements, and applications, and conduct hearings as appropriate
Work autonomously, with support from senior colleagues when needed
Engage with insurer clients and maintain excellent service standards
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a confident, technically strong litigator who can demonstrate:
5+ years' PQE or equivalent experience in Defendant RTA/fraud work
Strong fraud litigation background, with experience in LVI, staged accident, and similar claims
Comfortable working independently and remotely
Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive (CILEx), or experienced Fee Earner
Solid understanding of CPR, case strategy, and fraud indicators
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What's on Offer
Competitive salary up to £60,000 (DOE)
Flexible remote working - up to 95% home-based
High-quality, secure caseload with a strong fraud focus
Small, experienced team environment with direct access to a Partner
Career development and exposure to strategic litigation
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