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Job opening: Supervisory Trial Attorney (Deputy Chief, Bank Integrity Unit)

Salary: $163 964 - 191 900 per year
Published at: Dec 20 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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 Deputy Chief of the Bank Integrity Unit.

Duties

The Deputy Chief of the Bank Integrity Unit (BIU): Assists the Chief of the BIU in supervising and managing the work of the unit's prosecutors on cases involving money laundering, the Bank Secrecy Act, U.S. economic sanctions, and related violations; Advises BIU prosecutors on strategic approaches to their investigations and prosecutions; Ensures that BIU prosecutors are properly prepared and trained to conduct complex investigations and all phases of criminal trials, litigate complex matters, and comply with discovery obligations and ethical considerations; Assists the Chief of the BIU in overseeing investigations, charges, trials, and negotiation of guilty pleas and other resolutions, properly balancing a variety of relevant factors; Reviews search warrants, indictments, informations, criminal complaints, plea agreements, corporate disposition documents, and other pleadings; Provides enforcement policy and litigation advice to U.S. Attorney's Offices, federal investigative agencies, and state and local prosecutors and agencies on money laundering, Bank Secrecy Act, and asset forfeiture issues; Develops and maintains working relationships with partners at U.S. Attorneys' Offices, other litigating components and offices, and federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and regulators in addition to foreign law enforcement and regulators; Represents MLARS in inter-departmental and inter-agency meetings and communicates on matters concerning enforcement policy and litigation; and Provides recommendations and expert advice to the Chief and Principal Deputy Chief of MLARS and Department and Criminal Division leadership as needed. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Requirements

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position.
  • You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
  • All male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must have registered for the selective service. If selected, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
  • DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
  • You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
  • This position has supervisory/managerial responsibilities. A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period is required upon selection. This may be waived if you have successfully completed the supervisory/managerial probationary period.

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: Substantial experience in investigating and litigating federal or state criminal cases, including cases involving corporate defendants; Knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act, the Money Laundering Control Act, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, and related federal statutes; Understanding of relevant prosecution policies, procedures, and standards of the Department of Justice; Familiarity with relevant financial institution regulators such as the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve, and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network; Sound legal judgment; and Ability to supervise attorneys and legal support staff.

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: criminal.crmjobs@usdoj.gov

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