Lydia Mcgrath Email & Phone Number

Birmingham, Gb

Designing and contributing to NHSCFA Recovery Project funded by the Department of Health and Social Care. Undertaking manual triaging exercise of cases to identify missed opportunities for recovery of funds lost to fraud through utilising both criminal and civil recovery tools. Regular reporting to senior management and DHSC of project updates and key findings. Working towards increasing recovery on behalf of the NHS, and creating educational tools to aid Local Counter Fraud Services to undertake recovery-sighted investigations with a view to improving investigation standards on a national scale.

Sole paralegal in reputable PoCA and Financial Crime Department, working under two Partners ranked in Chambers and Partners.Demonstrable experience of PoCA 2002 proceedings, including but not limited to: Restraint, Confiscation and Enforcement. Experience of Account Freezing and Account Forfeiture Orders (Part 5 PoCA 2002).Attending on clients often residing within the prison estate, taking instructions, obtaining relevant evidence and preparing defence statements. Noted for empathetic and approachable manner.

London, England, United Kingdom

Provided legal and investigative support to Proceeds of Crime case teams, contributing to cases ranging from pre-charge to enforcement and appeal. Substantial knowledge of POCA 2002 and it’s processes. Gained NCA FIO qualification and assisted on multiple searches.

Resource deployment officer for London South Magistrates’ Unit - responsible for deploying advocates to courts across Central and South London. Managed the diaries of 40+ advocates. Assisted in allocating complex cases to appropriate advocates. Developed and maintained lasting relationships with reputable chambers across London, representing the CPS by enlisting external agents to represent the prosecution.

Masters, Law (Conversion)

Undertaking an MA in Law whilst working full time as a Paralegal. Achieved Distinction grades in Criminal Law, Administrative and Human.

Ba(Hons), Politics And Modern History, 2.1

My studies allowed me to develop and nurture a keen interest in the cultural history of 20th century Britain, particularly considering.

A Levels, History, Politics And Spanish, A-Levels Grades A-C

Activities and Societies: Deputy Head Girl

Gcse'S

12 GCSEs A-C