Assistant United States Attorney (Illicit Finance and Money Laundering Section)

Summary

Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office is a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated attorney. It is an opportunity to litigate a broad range of cases involving significant, complex issues on behalf of the United States in federal. Working in the Criminal Division, you will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal laws that protect life, liberty, and property. This position is located in San Francisco, California.

Duties

The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Northern District of California is seeking one or more experienced attorneys to serve as Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) in the Office's Criminal Division, in one of the largest and most prolific USAOs in the nation. These positions are located in San Francisco and will be for the Illicit Finance and Money Laundering Section and Financial Litigation Program. As an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Illicit Finance and Money Laundering Section of the Criminal Division, attorneys will be responsible for prosecuting federal crimes, including offenses involving cybercrime; complex fraud and/or corruption in government, health care, banking, securities, corporate activities, federal procurement, drug trafficking and smuggling; elder abuse; national security and border security; and money laundering. They will also work with law enforcement agencies to investigate such crimes, research and brief legal issues, and represent the United States in hearings, trials, and appeals. Day-to-day responsibilities include working with law enforcement agencies and others to investigate allegations of criminal conduct, coordinating with other sections in the Criminal Division, researching legal issues, drafting motions or motion responses, drafting search warrants, appearing before grand juries and in Court, and other litigation related duties. As an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Financial Litigation Program of the Criminal Division, attorneys will be responsible for enforcing and collecting criminal monetary penalties, including restitution, fines, and special assessments, following conviction and sentencing. The section focuses on post-judgment enforcement to ensure that victims receive court-ordered compensation. Attorneys will work closely with criminal prosecutors and law enforcement agencies to identify, restrain, and recover assets through financial investigations, civil discovery tools, garnishments, liens, and other enforcement mechanisms. They will also represent the United States in contested enforcement proceedings in federal court. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting financial investigations to identify assets available to satisfy restitution orders; coordinating with criminal case teams and investigative agencies; researching and briefing legal issues related to enforcement of judgments; drafting and litigating writs of garnishment, writs of execution, liens, and other post-judgment remedies; negotiating payment agreements; conducting depositions and other civil discovery; appearing in Court for hearings on enforcement matters; and performing other litigation-related duties. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, so kindly submit your materials as soon as possible. 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction). If you currently represent an opposing party in litigation with the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ"), please refer to Rule 3-310 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct: If you currently represent an opposing party in litigation with the DOJ or represent a client under investigation by the United States, please refer to Rule 1-7 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct and / or the relevant conflict of interest Rules of Professional Conduct in the jurisdiction in which you are licensed to practice. The U.S. Attorney's Office considers California Rule 1-7 to be implicated when an attorney licensed in California applies for a position with the U.S. Attorney's office while also representing a client in litigation opposing the U.S. or knowingly under investigation by the U.S. If you are a current employee of the DOJ who is under a term of commitment to another office, please include this information in your cover letter along with a statement of whether you have discussed your application with your current employer. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Hiring preferences include 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. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree.