POCA Criminal Lawyer: Proceeds of Crime & Enforcement

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

Job summary

The Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Criminal Lawyer for the Proceeds of Crime Team in Croydon. You will prosecute confiscation, restraint and enforcement proceedings under POCA, and own your caseload from start to finish.

You will work with investigation officers, Asset Recovery Teams and Counsel to build strong cases, delivering clear, timely advice and taking ownership of outcomes in a fast-paced, criminal-law environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a POCA lawyer in confiscation and enforcement.
• Ability to manage own caseload and make strategic decisions.
• Collaborative approach with investigation officers and prosecutors.

Responsibilities

• Review cases and decide on restraint, confiscation, receivership or reconsideration.
• Advocate in Magistrates' Court and prepare cases for Crown Court.
• Respond to defence proposals and manage applications and costs.
• Work with investigation officers and Asset Recovery Teams to build strong evidence.
• Provide clear, timely advice on Proceeds of Crime proceedings.
• Own casework from review to enforcement and outcomes.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing and supervise paralegals if needed.

Job description

The Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Criminal Lawyer for the Proceeds of Crime Team in Croydon. You will prosecute confiscation, restraint and enforcement proceedings under POCA, and own your caseload from start to finish.

You will work with investigation officers, Asset Recovery Teams and Counsel to build strong cases, delivering clear, timely advice and taking ownership of outcomes in a fast-paced, criminal-law environment.