Assistant United States Attorney (Asset Recovery)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Fresno, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Eastern District of California is hiring Assistant United States Attorneys for the Civil Division’s Asset Recovery Unit, based in either the Sacramento or Fresno office. The unit includes Asset Forfeiture, Financial Litigation, and Bankruptcy. Attorneys collaborate with criminal and civil Assistant U.S. Attorneys in both offices and receive support from paralegals, investigators, auditors, and other professionals. The position may also involve some immigration matters. Assignments become more complex as training and experience progress, and additional positions may be filled from the announcement. The role involves forfeiting proceeds and instrumentalities of crimes, primarily for victims; enforcing judgments, including restitution for crime victims; collecting debts owed to the United States; and protecting the United States’ interests in bankruptcy proceedings. Travel will occasionally be required. The selected attorney must generally reside in the district or within 25 miles of it. Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Requirements

Be a United States citizen or national.
Possess a J.D. degree or equivalent.
Be an active member in good standing of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.
Have at least one year of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
Meet qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Generally reside in the district of appointment or within 25 miles of it.
Undergo preemployment checks, including fingerprint, credit, tax, and drug checks, and receive favorable background adjudication for continued employment.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
Demonstrate strong analytical ability, oral and writing skills, research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment.
Be able to work professionally with attorneys, paralegals, support staff, and client agencies in a demanding environment.
Have computer literacy, including experience with Internet-based automated research, electronic court filing, email, and word-processing systems.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of experience litigating cases with substantial responsibility for discovery, trial, and appeals.
Experience litigating civil cases in federal court and managing cases.
Experience handling written discovery and document production, writing and arguing motions, and examining witnesses in depositions and court proceedings.
Ability to handle complex cases from the initial investigative stage through trial.
Experience in bankruptcy, commercial, creditor’s rights, tax, or property litigation.
Excellent communication and courtroom skills, and the ability to work substantially self-sufficiently.

Responsibilities

Pursue forfeiture of proceeds and instrumentalities of crimes, primarily for the benefit of victims.
Enforce judgments, including restitution for crime victims.
Collect debts owed to the United States.
Protect the interests of the United States in bankruptcy proceedings.
Handle some immigration matters as needed.
Conduct legal research and writing, and prepare day-to-day correspondence and pleadings.
Handle litigation matters that may involve discovery, document production, motions, depositions, court proceedings, and trial.
Travel occasionally.