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Litigation Attorney in Washington, DC

U.S. Department of Justice, Offices, Boards and Divisions Feb 07,2017 Nov 11,2016 Location Washington DC
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Government

Attorney

Litigation

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

$108,887.00 - $160,300.00

Min 2 yrs required

Profile

Trial Attorney, GS-0905-14/15 Duties: The candidate will be conducting federal criminal investigations into money laundering and other crimes related to foreign official corruption, including complex embezzlement and bribery schemes and related financial investigations, typically involving international financial transactions using nominees and shell corporations. Preparing indictments and handling criminal trials where permitted in light of immunity and extradition issues. Instituting complex, sensitive, and high profile civil forfeiture actions to target and recover proceeds of high level foreign corruption typically involving multifaceted financial transactions utilizing shell companies and nominees. Utilizing legal authorities for executing foreign corruption related requests to enforce restraining or forfeiture orders under 28 U.S.C. § 2467. The position also involves using mutual legal assistance treaties (MLATs) and conventions for legal assistance to obtain evidence in the US for foreign authorities and to obtain foreign evidence for our own investigations and cases. Utilizing mutual legal assistance treaties (MLATs) and conventions for legal assistance to obtaining evidence in the US for foreign authorities and to obtain foreign evidence for our own investigations and cases. Collaborating regularly with foreign prosecutors and foreign law enforcement officers and working with federal law enforcement agencies, US Attorneys' Offices and other Sections within the Criminal Division, including the Office of International Affairs, Fraud Section, and the International Organized Crime Intelligence and Operations Center (IOC2).Developing and strengthening strategic international partnerships and treaty relationships with foreign authorities. Handling the repatriation of funds to people of the countries harmed by the corruption utilizing a variety of tools, including international asset sharing laws and the Attorney General's authority to grant remission to victims, litigation settlements, and negotiating terms to ensure that recovered public funds are dedicated for their intended and proper use. Developing protocols and best practice models for most efficiently pursuing foreign corruption proceeds that can be shared as guidance to international bodies.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: GS-14: Must have 2.5 years of pqe, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-13 grade level.

GS-15: Must have 4+ years of pqe, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level.


A J.D. Degree.

Deadline: 10 February 2017.

Additional info

Job Announcement Number: 17-CRM-AFMLS-011. Apply Online. No emails.

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