Assistant United States Attorney (Asset Forfeiture)

⁠​‌‌​​​‌​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌‌​​​​‌​​‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌⁠The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota seeks a highly motivated litigator to work as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Asset Forfeiture and Financial Litigation sections of the Civil Division.

This position is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree. The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota seeks a highly motivated litigator to work as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Asset Forfeiture and Financial Litigation sections of the Civil Division. While the Civil Division handles a wide range of cases, this position is focused on Asset Forfeiture and Financial Litigation work, which spans litigation in both civil and criminal cases. It may also require case handling in other civil areas based on the needs of the Office, but the core responsibilities in this position will be Asset Forfeiture and Financial Litigation.

As an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Asset Forfeiture Section of the Civil Division, attorneys will be responsible for forfeiture-related aspects of federal criminal prosecutions, 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 attorneys in the Criminal and Civil Divisions, researching legal issues, drafting motions or motion responses, drafting seizure warrants, appearing in Court, handling Civil Forfeiture cases, and other litigation related duties.

As an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Financial Litigation Program (FLP) of the Civil Division, attorneys will be responsible for enforcing and collecting criminal monetary penalties, including restitution, fines, and special assessments, following conviction and sentencing. The FLP 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.

In all matters, it is our mission to represent the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office and the judicial system, and to conduct our work with the highest integrity. We strive to perform our mission in the most efficient and effective manner.

AUSAs conduct pre-trial investigations and handle all aspects of civil litigation, including taking and defending depositions, propounding and answering discovery, engaging in motions practice, trying cases, negotiating settlements, drafting appellate briefs, and arguing cases before appellate court judges. AUSAs are expected to work independently and in teams with other AUSAs and federal government agencies.

For all Civil Division AUSAs, responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as an attorney's training and experience progress.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

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. The most qualified applicant will have some civil litigation experience, including taking depositions, drafting and arguing complex motions, and appearing in court. Trial experience is helpful but not required. The applicant must be motivated to learn and interested in handling investigations and litigation in a fast-paces, high-volume area, to include: the ability to work with lawyers, agents, and witnesses; writing subpoenas, complex investigative work, intake and review of large volumes of data, analyzing case theories, negotiation involving numerous parties, and more traditional litigation in court.

The following attributes are key to success in this role: a strong work ethic, the drive to do excellent work, the motivation to move multiple large matters forward at once, the ability to problem-solve, the ability to work independently (with training), and a high degree of integrity, discretion, and humility.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ideal candidates will have experience involving two or more of the following:

• Experience prosecuting complex and long-term investigations.
• Experience litigating cases in federal or state courts, with substantial responsibility for all aspects of investigation, discovery, and trial.
• History of managing several ongoing matters, including pre-litigation matters without regular court deadlines.
• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills.

Applicants must also demonstrate the following:

• Desire to work as an AUSA in the District of Minnesota
• Commitment to excellence, strong work ethic, and drive, which may be demonstrated through successful teamwork, leadership, obstacles overcome, and personal, academic, and professional achievement. Quick analytical ability and the facility to articulate the critical issues accurately and precisely in a case. Excellent communication and courtroom skills, as well as the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and partner law enforcement agencies.
• Capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment and be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.