Assistant United States Attorney (Financial Litigation)

About the role

Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and by promoting professional development. We seek to further build on the legacy of excellence built by those who have come before us.

Duties

• The FLU oversees the collection of criminal and civil debts owed to victims of federal crime and to the United States.
• FLU AUSAs conduct asset investigations, pursue garnishments, foreclose real property, obtain turnover orders, and seek to unwind fraudulent transfers of assets.
• Work closely with counterparts in the Criminal and Civil Divisions, pre‑judgment and post‑judgment, to maximize financial recoveries for victims and the government.
• Represent the interests of the United States in federal district and appellate courts, performing vital public service while managing a high‑volume docket, researching case law, drafting complex briefs, investigating factually and legally intricate matters, and arguing district court matters and appeals.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• United States citizenship or national.
• Initial appointment conditioned upon a satisfactory pre‑employment adjudication (fingerprint, credit and tax checks, drug testing).
• Continued employment subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• Registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof (see 28 U.S.C. 545).

Qualifications

Required qualifications: J.D. degree, active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and at least 1 year post‑J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

Preferred qualifications: Strong academics, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment and courtroom skills, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree.

Pay

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 $77,876 to $197,100, which includes 18.78% locality pay.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, telework, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
• Occasional travel may be expected for this position.