Assistant United States Attorney (Asset Forfeiture) Open Continuous

The United States Attorney's Office is recruiting for an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) within the Criminal Division.

The AFU utilizes criminal, civil, and administrative tools to punish and deter criminal activity by depriving criminals of property used in or acquired through illegal activities and to recover assets that may be used to compensate victims. The AFU engages in proactive money laundering investigations, assists all Criminal Division sections in financial prosecutions, and manages approximately $13 billion in assets subject to forfeiture. The incumbent will work at the direction of the Asset Forfeiture Coordinator (AFC) and under the supervision of a Criminal Division Deputy Chief. Litigation opportunities include civil, criminal, and administrative areas of law. The caseload involves matters across all Criminal Division sections, whether in partnership with another Criminal Division AUSA or independently. The incumbent will be expected to draft forfeiture pleadings, engage in forfeiture-related discovery and motions practice, and litigate forfeiture claims. The incumbent will also be expected, in consultation with the AFC, to provide guidance and training on forfeiture issues to other AUSAs in the Criminal Division.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
• Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access depending on organizational assignment / duty location.

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one year post J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. A minimum of three years of post J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience is required.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in asset forfeiture, cryptocurrency seizures, and financial investigations is strongly preferred.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.