The Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS) leads the Department's anti-money laundering enforcement and asset forfeiture efforts. This posting is for a Trial Attorney in the International Unit (IU). This assignment is for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension, contingent on the availability of funding. Appointment to this position will be through a reimbursable detail.

Duties

The successful candidate's responsibilities will include:

Requirements

• Applicants must have, or be able to obtain through their Component/Agency, and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing. To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have at least four (4) years post-J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: independently performing legal analysis; composing pleadings, briefs and other court documents involving unique and/or difficult legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; conducting highly complex civil or criminal litigation; and leading paralegals and support staff. Preferred Qualifications: Your qualifications will be further evaluated based upon the following competencies: Ability to plan and carry out complex investigations and litigation involving violations of federal statutes. Substantial federal criminal prosecution experience in complex cases. Effective legal advocacy and attention to detail, including significant writing, research, and analytical abilities in complex cases. Ability to supervise agents, investigators, and legal support staff. Fluency in one or more foreign languages is desired, but not required.

Education

A J.D., or equivalent, degree.

Applicants who possess an equivalent degree rather than a J.D. may be subject to additional review by the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management.

Contacts

• Address Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section c/o Human Resources 1400 New York Avenue NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20004 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Phone: (202) 514-0361
• Email: [email protected]