Assistant United States Attorney (Financial Litigation Program)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Northern District of Illinois, Chicago Office, is accepting applications for an Assistant United States Attorney in the Civil Division’s Financial Litigation Program (FLP). The FLP oversees collection of criminal and civil debts owed to victims of federal crime and to the United States. The assigned attorney works with counterparts in the Criminal and Civil Divisions, both before and after judgment, to maximize financial recoveries for victims and the government. Responsibilities and assignment complexity increase as training and experience progress. This is an open continuous announcement that will close no later than April 30, 2027, or when all positions are filled. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The announcement is intended to fill one position, though additional positions may be filled depending on office needs. The position requires residency in the district of appointment or within 25 miles. Some travel is required, but not on a regular basis. Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Requirements

J.D. degree or equivalent.
Active membership in good standing of the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction.
At least two years of post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience.
United States citizenship.
Residency in the district of appointment or within 25 miles.
Satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation.
Selective Service registration, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Excellent academic record.
Significant litigation experience.
Financial litigation experience.
Bankruptcy law experience.
Strong legal writing skills.
Commitment to public service.

Responsibilities

Conduct asset investigations.
Pursue garnishments of wages.
Obtain turnover orders for debtors’ assets.
Seek to unwind fraudulent transfers of assets.
Work with counterparts in the Criminal and Civil Divisions, before and after judgment, to maximize financial recoveries for victims and the government.