POCA Lawyer: Confiscation & Enforcement Prosecutions

Government Recruitment Service

Nottingham

On-site

GBP 53,000 - 65,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in Nottingham is seeking a Criminal Lawyer to lead prosecutions under the Proceeds of Crime Act within the Proceeds of Crime Team. You will handle confiscation, restraint and enforcement matters, working with investigation officers and asset recovery teams to build strong cases and ensure effective court advocacy.

The role offers full-time permanent employment with development opportunities and a focus on strategic outcomes in a fast-changing, digitally driven

Responsibilities

review cases and decide whether to apply for restraint, confiscation, receivership or reconsideration of confiscation orders
advocate in the Magistrates' Court, and prepare cases for the Crown Court
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
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