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We are looking to appoint a Paralegal to join our Counter Fraud team in Belfast. The Counter Fraud team is a specialised award-winning team of lawyers dealing with both pre-litigated and litigated technical claims.
The team adopts a collaborative approach where both reactive and proactive investigation is promoted, working hand in hand with our clients, various agencies and our specialist fraud teams throughout all other jurisdictions in the UK and Ireland.
DAC Beachcroft
Paralegal - Casualty Fraud - NI - Fixed Term Contract 3-6 Months
Belfast Hybrid 0-2 yrs exp
LitigationFraud preventionDocument reviewAnalytical thinkingCommunication skills
Requirements
Candidates should have a strong interest in litigation and fraud prevention with excellent communication skills. The role requires an organized, proactive individual who works well independently and within a team.
Job Description
Paralegal - Casualty Fraud - NI - Fixed Term Contract 3-6 Months
Application Deadline: 25 September 2026
Department: CSG - Casualty (EL/PL / Complex Injury / Disease / Fraud / Motor Injury / Vehicle Hire and Damage)
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Belfast
Description
We are looking to appoint a Paralegal to join our Counter Fraud team in Belfast. The Counter Fraud team is a specialised award-winning team of lawyers dealing with both pre-litigated and litigated technical claims.
The team adopts a collaborative approach where both reactive and proactive investigation is promoted, working hand in hand with our clients, various agencies and our specialist fraud teams throughout all other jurisdictions in the UK and Ireland.
What you will do?
- 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
Who you are
- Have a strong interest in litigation and fraud prevention
- Organised, proactive, and eager to learn
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Works well both independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Align with our values: Clear, Creative, Determined, Supportive
What's in it for you?
- High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - https://www.dacbeachcroft.com/en/Work-with-us/Whats-in-it-for-you
- A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
- Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
- In person and remote social events
- Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
Skills
LitigationFraud preventionDocument reviewAnalytical thinkingCommunication skillsTime recordingCivil procedure rulesLegal researchAttention to detailCase management