POCA Criminal Lawyer — Lead Confiscation & Enforcement

Government Recruitment Service; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Development opportunities

Ownership of caseload

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in Cardiff is seeking a Criminal Lawyer to prosecute confiscation, restraint and enforcement proceedings under POCA, ensuring criminals do not keep proceeds of crime. The role supports the Insolvency Service's enforcement objectives and offers flexible working options.

The post reports to the Senior Lawyer and works within the Proceeds of Crime Team, collaborating with investigation officers, Asset Recovery Teams and counsel to build strong evidence and run cases

Responsibilities

• review cases and decide whether to apply for restraint, confiscation, receivership or reconsideration of confiscation orders, and on what terms
• advocate in the Magistrates' Court, and prepare cases for the Crown Court, presenting them clearly and persuasively
• decide how to respond to defence proposals, when to withdraw or compromise an application, and whether to seek compensation or costs
• work with investigation officers and the Asset Recovery Teams to make sure applications are built on strong evidence, recognising that the best outcomes come from close joint working
• give clear, accurate and timely advice on Proceeds of Crime proceedings across the Service
• take ownership of your casework from review through to enforcement, staying accountable for the decisions you make and the outcomes you deliver
• contribute to knowledge-sharing and best practice, and support the development of colleagues, with the potential to supervise paralegals undertaking CILEx study or to manage a Legal Officer

Job description

Government Recruitment Service in Cardiff is seeking a Criminal Lawyer to prosecute confiscation, restraint and enforcement proceedings under POCA, ensuring criminals do not keep proceeds of crime. The role supports the Insolvency Service's enforcement objectives and offers flexible working options.

The post reports to the Senior Lawyer and works within the Proceeds of Crime Team, collaborating with investigation officers, Asset Recovery Teams and counsel to build strong evidence and run cases