Paralegal - Fraud
Application Deadline: 24 June 2026
Department: CSG - Casualty (EL/PL / Complex Injury / Disease / Fraud / Motor Injury / Vehicle Hire and Damage)
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham
Description
Start your legal career with an award-winning Fraud Team!
Are you looking to start your legal career as a Paralegal in a fast-paced and dynamic legal environment? We’re expanding our market-leading Fraud team within CSG and are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Paralegal to join our specialist Motor Fraud team.
Our Fraud team is a multi-award-winning team, known for its proactive and innovative approach to defending complex insurance fraud claims. We work on a wide range of cases, from early-stage investigations through to litigation, supporting major UK insurers and collaborating with organisations such as IFED and Regional Fraud Teams.
The Role
As a Paralegal, you’ll manage claims involving suspected fraud in motor insurance. This may include staged accidents, exaggerated injuries, false vehicle damage, and inflated hire or repair costs These cases often involve individuals, organised crime groups, or professionals within the claims supply chain. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your legal skills, gain hands-on litigation experience, and build your understanding of fraud cases in a supportive and collaborative environment.
What you'll be doing
Our team manages a broad and challenging caseload of suspected fraudulent claims, acting on behalf of major UK insurers. Your work will involve investigating and defending against a wide spectrum of fraud types—from opportunistic individual claims to complex, organised fraud rings. You’ll play a key role in identifying fraud indicators, developing case strategies, and delivering commercially focused legal advice that supports our clients’ anti-fraud objectives.
You will take ownership of a caseload of predominantly litigated claims, all with fraud concerns. You’ll work across multiple clients under Delegated and Non-Delegated authority agreements, with the support of experienced leaders. You will:
- Manage fraud-focused claims with autonomy and precision (with supervision as needed)
- Review documents and helping to identify potential fraud indicators
- Be a trusted point of contact for clients
- Maintain accurate file records, time recording, and meeting KPIs
- Stay sharp with ongoing technical, regulatory development and legal processes, including the Civil Procedure Rules
What we’re looking for
We’re keen to hear from graduates who:
- Have a strong interest in litigation and fraud prevention
- Are organised, proactive, and eager to learn
- Have good written and verbal communication skills
- Can work well both independently and as part of a team
- Show strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Align with our values: Clear, Creative, Determined, Supportive
Previous legal or fraud experience is not essential – full training and support will be provided.
What's in it for you?
You will have many opportunities for growth and progression in this role, specifically, we are keen to support our new colleagues move onto an apprenticeship that provides the option to qualify as a Solicitor later down the line.
We also offer:
- High levels of flexibility and a great work-life balance – find out more here: https://www.dacbeachcroft.com/en/Work-with-us/Whats-in-it-for-you/
- A well-rounded remuneration package including private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, plus a range of additional benefits
- A mix of in-person and remote social events to help you stay connected
- The chance to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives
- A supportive and inclusive culture where we are committed to building a diverse, authentic workplace aligned to our values: Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive
Application information
Applications will close for this role on Wednesday 24th June, CVs will be reviewed on Thursday 25th June and outcomes delivered shortly after. Successful candidates will be required to attend an Assessment Centre in the morning or afternoon of Thursday 2nd July.
