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Assistant United States Attorney (Asset Forfeiture)
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys · Posted 5 days ago
About the Role
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.
What You'll Do
- →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.
- →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.
- →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.
Requirements
- ✓Applicants must possess a J.D.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 802e1138-4f8d-4a4c-b7a6-5b01aaf300bc
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