The U.S. Attorney's Office for DC is unique in size and scope. It serves as both the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation's capital. On the federal side, cases prosecuted by the Criminal Division include drug trafficking; violent crime and racketeering; weapons offenses; fraud, money laundering and other financial crimes; cyber offenses; public corruption; civil rights violations; child exploitation and human trafficking; threats to public officials; and national security offenses.

Duties

The incumbent will serve in the Criminal Division as the Asset Forfeiture Coordinator (AFC) and will report directly to the Criminal Chief and Deputy Chiefs. The AFC is expected to effectively coordinate asset forfeiture and money laundering litigation throughout the Criminal Division, including by providing training to all Criminal Division Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs), instituting best practices and model pleadings for asset forfeiture litigation, providing consultation and guidance to AUSAs in individual cases, leading asset forfeiture litigation in complex matters as needed, overseeing the work of contract asset forfeiture personnel and the assigned Asset Forfeiture Financial Investigator, fulfilling the Office's various reporting requirements, and coordinating efforts with the U.S. Marshals Service and other external partners. The AFC will also work closely with the Office's Civil Division in connection with civil asset forfeiture litigation and with the Financial Litigation Program to improve the collection of criminal fines, restitution, and other criminal monetary impositions. The work requires discretion and independent judgment in the application of specialized knowledge of particular laws, regulations, precedents and agency practices. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Requirements

• 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 3 years post-J.D. legal experience. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have significant prior experience investigating and prosecuting complex financial cases, including through the use of criminal and civil forfeiture. A successful candidate is expected to have at least three years' experience as a prosecutor, outstanding legal ability, high moral character, mature judgment, a keen desire for public service, and an exceptional aptitude for litigation. Selections are made of the most highly qualified attorneys who apply, without regard to race, sex, religion, creed, color, national origin, handicap, age, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. Significant prior criminal and/or civil ligation experience is preferred. Our office places a high value on diversity of experience and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified men and women from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and person with disabilities. Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. 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.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree

Contacts

• Address US Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia 601 D Street NW Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Ann Lawrence
• Phone: (202) 252-6695
• Email: [email protected]