Litigated File Handler – Counter Fraud (Full‑time)

About the role

Keoghs LLP is seeking an experienced Litigated File Handler to join its counter‑fraud division. You will manage a caseload of litigated road‑traffic‑accident (RTA) fraud files for a range of insurance clients, working closely with senior lawyers and fraud specialists.

Key responsibilities

• Run fraud cases from litigation start to resolution, adhering to client‑defined strategies and internal processes.
• Analyse evidence, set case strategy, and identify strategic litigation opportunities.
• Maintain regular communication with insurer clients and liaise with all parties involved in investigations.
• Ensure compliance with procedural deadlines, court timetables and SRA regulations.
• Delegate tasks to assistants, manage case‑management systems, and produce accurate billing and MI reports.

Required profile

• Experience in civil litigation claims handling or as a legal File Handler (ILEX, LPC or equivalent).
• Understanding of insurance litigation practice, indemnity principles and the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and make commercial‑sound decisions.
• Qualified solicitor or CILEX lawyer is desirable but not essential.

Required skills

• Civil litigation claims handling
• Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
• Proficiency with case‑management and billing systems
• Analytical assessment of evidence

What we offer

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday (increase with service, plus buy/sell option)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan and 24/7 online GP service
• Death in Service, Critical Illness, Income Protection
• Pension contribution: 5% employee / 3% employer
• Employee Resource Groups, volunteering programme, cycle‑to‑work and tech schemes