Assistant United States Attorney (Asset Forfeiture)

About the role

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota seeks a highly motivated litigator to work as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Asset Forfeiture and Financial Litigation sections of the Civil Division. This position is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Help the United States Attorney's Office handle a wide range of cases, focusing on Asset Forfeiture and Financial Litigation work, which spans litigation in both civil and criminal cases.
• Work with law enforcement agencies to investigate such crimes as cybercrime, complex fraud and/or corruption, national security and border security, and money laundering.
• Represent the United States in hearings, trials, and appeals, including taking and defending depositions, drafting motions, and appearing in court.
• Conduct financial investigations to identify assets available to satisfy restitution orders and represent the United States in contested enforcement proceedings in federal court.
• Handle civil litigation, including taking and defending depositions, propounding and answering discovery, engaging in motions practice, trying cases, negotiating settlements, drafting appellate briefs, and arguing cases before appellate court judges.

Requirements

• Must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Must have a J.D. Degree and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Must have some civil litigation experience, including taking depositions, drafting and arguing complex motions, and appearing in court.
• Must have a strong work ethic, the drive to do excellent work, the motivation to move multiple large matters forward at once, the ability to problem-solve, the ability to work independently (with training), and a high degree of integrity, discretion, and humility.

Qualifications

• The most qualified applicant will have some civil litigation experience, including taking depositions, drafting and arguing complex motions, and appearing in court.
• Experience prosecuting complex and long-term investigations.
• Experience litigating cases in federal or state courts, with substantial responsibility for all aspects of investigation, discovery, and trial.
• A history of managing several ongoing matters, including pre-litigation matters without regular court deadlines.
• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills.

Benefits

• The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.