SOCA/NCA tackles serious criminality that impacts on the UK and its citizens. This includes class A drugs, people smuggling and human trafficking, major gun crime, fraud, computer crime, money laundering and the corruption that organised criminals use to facilitate these crimes.
We work to imprison serious criminals, and use many other tactics to disrupt crime and keep people safe. In particular, we want to ensure crime doesn’t pay and that it’s harder to commit. We also draw on innovative new approaches to prevent crimes from happening in the first place.
Grade & Role Title: SG3 Lawyers
Vacancy Reference Number: CP0283101LF
Location: Central London
Closing Date: 6th February 2013 / Midnight
Generic Role Profile Number: RP23930
Starting Salary: £41,195 plus London weighting (£3,162) where applicable. We are able to match salaries of current Civil Servants up to £47,379.
Role summary:
The majority of the vacancies we are seeking to fill are in the Civil Recovery and Tax team. Lawyers are responsible for the provision of legal assistance in some of SOCA’s more serious and complex investigations concerning the civil recovery of the proceeds of crime. They are responsible for the care and conduct of civil litigation in the High Court under part 5 and part 8 of the Proceeds of Crime Act. Experience of civil litigation/asset tracing and recovery/restraint and confiscation work will be an advantage.
Vacancies also exist in the Cash Seizure team. Lawyers are responsible for advice on proposed seizures of cash, applications for detention and forfeiture of cash and the conduct of litigation under the Proceeds of Crime Act in the Magistrates’ Court.
There may be other opportunities, dependent on business requirement within the Legal team.
Candidates are required to provide evidence against ONLY the followingPersonal Qualities Framework (PQF)-
- Communication
- Negotiating and Influencing
- Problem Solving
- ‘Respect for Others’ will be evidenced at Interview not on the Application Form
Candidates are required to provide evidence against ONLY the following Entry Criteria taken from the Role Profile –
- Excellent legal professional skills
- Excellent powers of analysis and judgement
- Excellent litigation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Candidates are required to meet & evidence the following Training and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Solicitor or Barrister qualified to practise in England and Wales
- Applicants must have a minimum of a 2:1 degree (in any subject). In exceptional circumstances we may consider applicants with a lower degree classification or a recognised professional qualification, where the applicant can demonstrate equivalent high level academic and/or professional achievement.
- Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year’s PQE.
- Additional assessment: candidates will be asked to complete a written assessment to demonstrate their legal knowledge, unless they are already part of the Government Legal Service.
To apply:
Candidates will need to complete the External Application Form and return it tocentral.recruitment@soca.x.gsi.gov.uk mailbox no later than 12.00hrs on06/02/2013.
- Please use the Application Form, Guidance Notes, Role Profile andPersonal Qualities Framework (PQF) to assist you in completing the form.
- To ensure that your application / emails regarding this vacancy are actioned please ensure that the title of the email contains the following information listed above –Grade & Role Title followed by the Vacancy Reference Number.
- Should an application arrive after the stated deadline it will not be included in the recruitment process, regardless of the reason.
- Should you be successful at short listing but can not attend on the date/time allocated to yourself for a interview date The Recruitment Team can not guarantee an alternate date, regardless of the reason.
- Please note: Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is SOCA’s policy not to give feedback to external candidates on applications.
SECURITY CLEARANCE
To be considered, you will need to successfully complete Security clearance (SC) before commencing the role.
You will also be required to undertake a mandatory pre-employment substance misuse test and achieve a satisfactory result.
You should be aware that some roles within SOCA/NCA do require Developed Vetting Security clearance but this is not required for entry.
DRIVING DIVERSITY FORWARD
SOCA/NCA treats everyone with respect and dignity, provides a positive environment in which everyone feels valued, where individual differences in age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital/parental status, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation and work style are fully utilised to best meet organisational needs.
SOCA/NCA treats everyone with respect and dignity, provides a positive environment in which everyone feels valued, where individual differences in age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital/parental status, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation and work style are fully utilised to best meet organisational needs.
We therefore welcome all applications, but particularly welcome applications from females and ethnic minorities.
SOCA is a “Two Ticks” employer and is committed to inviting people who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria at the shortlist stage to interview / Assessment Centre.
SOCA is a “Two Ticks” employer and is committed to inviting people who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria at the shortlist stage to interview / Assessment Centre.
If you require any adjustments to be made to the selection process, please let our Recruitment Team know and they will make the appropriate arrangements.
