Assistant United States Attorney (Financial Litigation Program)

About the role

The Northern District of Illinois, Chicago Office, is accepting applications for an Assistant United States Attorney opening in the Civil Division, Financial Litigation Program (FLP).

Responsibilities

• Conduct asset investigations.
• Pursue garnishments of wages.
• Obtain turnover orders for debtors' assets.
• 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.

Requirements

• Conditions of Employment: Must be a United States Citizen or National. Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. 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: 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 1-year post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. A minimum of two years of post J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience is required. United States citizenship is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Excellent academics, significant litigation experience, financial litigation experience, bankruptcy law experience, strong legal writing skills, and commitment to public service.

Qualifications

• Conditions of Employment: Must be a United States Citizen or National. Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. 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: 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 1-year post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. A minimum of two years of post J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience is required. United States citizenship is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Excellent academics, significant litigation experience, financial litigation experience, bankruptcy law experience, strong legal writing skills, and commitment to public service.

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.

Pay

• Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $82,655 to $197,100 which includes 30.86% locality pay.