Assistant United States Attorney

United States Attorneys' Offices; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Telework options

Job summary

The United States Attorneys' Offices in Boston seeks an Assistant United States Attorney for the Asset Recovery Unit to pursue asset recovery, forfeiture, and bankruptcy matters in criminal and civil cases. This position is based in Boston, MA, with potential assignments to other units as needed. You will file pleadings, appear in U.S.

District Court and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, manage a large caseload, and provide prompt legal advice to agencies.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar membership in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction)
• At least 3 years post‑J.D. legal or relevant experience
• Significant experience in debt collection or bankruptcy law preferred
• Strong writing and oral advocacy skills required

Responsibilities

• Recover assets to pay restitution and fines in criminal cases
• Identify and freeze proceeds of crimes and other assets domestically and internationally
• Handle civil and criminal forfeiture matters and related bankruptcy matters
• Manage large caseloads and file pleadings in U.S. District Court and U.S. Bankruptcy Court
• Provide prompt legal advice to agencies and represent the United States in related matters

Skills

Legal experience

Writing

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Summary

Assistant United States Attorneys prosecute all criminal and civil cases brought by the federal government and defend the United States in civil cases.

This position is located in Boston, MA

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement for other units in the Criminal or Civil Division.

Duties

The attorney hired for the Asset Recovery Unit (ARU) position will focus on recovering assets to pay restitution to victims and fines in criminal cases, identifying and freezing proceeds of crimes and other criminal assets both domestically and internationally, and handling all aspects of civil and criminal forfeiture matters. This attorney's practice will also include managing civil bankruptcy matters and may include commencing civil actions to recover debt owed to federal agencies. The ARU AUSA will be responsible for handling a large and active caseload, working in close cooperation with AUSAs in the Office's Criminal Division, filing pleadings, appearing in both U.S. District Court and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, providing prompt legal advice to agencies, and representing the United States in other legal matters as assigned.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Requirements

• 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 in good standing (in any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications Significant experience as an attorney practicing debt collection or bankruptcy law, superior academic credentials, and excellent writing and oral advocacy skills.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree

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 $86,923 to $197,100.

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 expenses will not be authorized.

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be considered as appropriate based on qualifications.

Travel

Travel within the district and outside of the district may be required.

Political Appointees (Current and 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.

EEO Statement/Policy

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. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.

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.

Additional Information

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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