Assistant United States Attorney (Chief, Asset Forfeiture Division)

Summary The United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Southern District of Florida (SDFL) is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as the Chief Assistant United States Attorney of the Asset Forfeiture Division of one of the largest USAOs in the nation. This position is located in Miami, Florida. Duties Help The Chief Assistant United States Attorney for the Asset Forfeiture Division serves as the senior legal and managerial authority overseeing all aspects of the District's asset forfeiture program. The Chief provides strategic leadership, supervises complex litigation, coordinates interagency enforcement activities, and ensures consistent, effective application of federal asset forfeiture and money laundering laws. The major duties and responsibilities encompass providing executive oversight of all operational, policy, and strategic activities within the Asset Forfeiture Division, ensuring alignment with Department of Justice priorities and legal mandates; supervising attorneys, paralegals, and professional staff engaged in forfeiture litigation, offering guidance, mentorship, and performance review; and ensures uniform application of federal forfeiture statutes and related regulatory frameworks across cases handled within the district. The Chief Assistant United States Attorney directs and supervises the prosecution of complex civil, criminal, and administrative forfeiture actions, including drafting complaints, seeking seizure warrants, conducting discovery, litigating motions, and managing appeals. In additional to providing high-level advice on evidentiary issues, investigative strategy, financial crime analysis, and case theory development, the Chief serves as primary liaison with federal, state, local, and international law enforcement partners to coordinate investigations and prosecutions involving forfeitable assets. Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information. Selective Service: 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. Requirements Help Conditions of employment 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.You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.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. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 10 years(s) post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications Strong academic credentials, superior legal research and writing skills, quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues, courtroom experience, good interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with partnering agencies, support staff and other attorneys, and a demonstrated commitment to public service. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Education Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree Additional information Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $197,100.00 to $197,100.00 which includes 24.67% locality pay. Other 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. The Benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees. Recruitment Incentive: Payment of a $15,000 recruitment bonus may be approved. * * * This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships. The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information. Travel: May require travel, both within and outside the district, as needed. Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances. Political Appointees (Current and Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.