POCA Lawyer: Confiscation, Restraint & Enforcement

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

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Criminal Lawyer to prosecute confiscation, restraint and enforcement proceedings under POCA, supporting the Insolvency Service’s fight against financial crime. You will own your caseload, coordinate with investigation officers and Asset Recovery Teams, and work with counsel on court proceedings.

The role offers flexibility (full-time, part-time, job share) with development opportunities and a culture of ownership and impact.

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 is seeking a Criminal Lawyer to prosecute confiscation, restraint and enforcement proceedings under POCA, supporting the Insolvency Service’s fight against financial crime. You will own your caseload, coordinate with investigation officers and Asset Recovery Teams, and work with counsel on court proceedings.

The role offers flexibility (full-time, part-time, job share) with development opportunities and a culture of ownership and impact.