Assistant United States Attorney (Asset Forfeit...

A Government Entity

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 - 3 Years
  • Full Time
  • 26-FLM-12883072
  • 76,748 - 197,100 / Yearly
  • Not Specified
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Closing Date: 2nd March, 2026

Description:

Summary:
Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.

For more information on the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney's Offices, visit https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl

Duties:
  • The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida (MDFL) is seeking to hire an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) to serve in the Asset Recovery Division.
  • Assistant US Attorneys in the Asset Recovery Division pursue civil and criminal forfeiture of property acquired through or used in criminal activity and enforce criminal monetary penalties (restitution, fines, and assessments). The effective use of both civil and criminal forfeiture is an essential component of the Department of Justice's efforts to disrupt criminal conduct and dismantle criminal organizations including terrorist financers, fraudsters, human traffickers, transnational drug cartels, and cyber criminals. The primary goals of the Asset Forfeiture Program are to punish and deter criminal activity by depriving criminals of their ill-gotten gain and to recover assets that may be used to compensate victims when authorized under federal law. Much of our asset forfeiture caseload is related to prosecution of illegal immigration, illegal trafficking of dangerous drugs and human beings, and targeting the Cartels and Transnational Criminal Organizations designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists, and financial fraud, including investment fraud, bank fraud, procurement fraud, and cyber-crime. DOJ uses forfeited funds to pay crime victims when defendants lack the ability to satisfy their restitution orders. When a defendant can pay restitution and forfeit assets, Asset Recovery AUSAs work diligently to collect both payments by ensuring that complete financial investigations are conducted, including the identification of assets available to pay restitution and fines as well as the determination of the appropriate amount of restitution and/or fine. Asset Recovery AUSAs also serve as a resource to Criminal Division AUSAs on conducting financial investigations and analyzing restitution issues.
  • Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
  • The MDFL is headquartered in Tampa and has branch offices in Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Myers and Ocala.
  • This position will be filled in any of the following two (2) locations: Tampa or Jacksonville. Please be sure to state your location preference in your cover letter.
  • As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Applications will be referred to the hiring committee on a weekly basis. This announcement may be extended, if needed.
  • Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
  • Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information.
  • Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.

Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
  • You must be a United States Citizen or National.
  • Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
  • You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
  • J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
  • Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
  • Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
  • United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Applicants should have excellent academic credentials and some litigation experience, preferably at least three years. Applicants also should be computer literate, possess superior oral and written communication skills, have strong character and excellent interpersonal skills, have the capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment, and have a strong commitment to public service.
  • You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Education:
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree

Additional Information:
  • Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $76,748 to $197,100 which includes 17.06% locality pay.
  • Other Benefits: The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The Benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees.
  • Relocation Expenses: "Relocation incentives may be authorized if this position is determined to be difficult to fill, if supported by the skills of the selected candidate, and subject to the availability of funds.
  • This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships. The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information.
  • Travel: Occasional travel is required.
  • Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
  • Political Appointees (Current and Former): Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
  • Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
  • EEO Statement: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of 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 factor.
  • Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How You Will Be Evaluated