Government
Fort Pierce, FL
Litigation - White Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Defense Attorney in Fort Pierce, FL
Attorney
No
Job Title: Assistant United States Attorney (Asset Forfeiture)
Job Responsibilities:
As an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Asset Forfeiture Division, you will be part of a team responsible for enforcing federal asset forfeiture criminal and civil laws. Your duties will include punishing and deterring criminal activity by depriving criminals of property used in or acquired through illegal activities. You will work with Criminal Division AUSAs on forfeiture-related issues in criminal prosecutions and have overall responsibility for all asset forfeiture matters, including financial investigations, seizures, and final disposition of assets. Additionally, you will handle civil forfeiture matters, filing and litigating civil forfeiture cases in the district. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must possess a . Degree and be an active member of the bar in any . jurisdiction. A minimum of one year of . legal or other relevant experience is required. United States citizenship is also a prerequisite. While not mandatory, prior experience in asset forfeiture investigations and prosecutions or white-collar fraud litigation is preferred. Candidates should have superior oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the capacity to function in a highly demanding environment with minimal guidance. Strong academic credentials and at least three years of . experience are also preferred.
Salary Information:
The salary range for the Assistant United States Attorney position is between $120,086 and $195,100 per year, which includes % locality pay. The pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience.
Additional Information:
- Initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month temporary basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
- The position may require occasional travel, both within and outside the district.
- Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
- The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, telework, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
- Applicants must comply with security requirements, which include fingerprint, credit, and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
- Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed or within 25 miles thereof.
- Applicants must register for Selective Service if applicable.
- The Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring.
Application Process:
To apply, candidates must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the required documentation by 11:59 PM (ET) on the specified closing date. The application package must include responses to the online occupational questionnaire, a resume showing relevant experience, and, if applicable, documentation for veterans' preference. The application process involves an attorney interview panel review, and candidates will be notified if selected for an interview.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The United States government does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
Jul 14, 2025
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