Assistant United States Attorney

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington is seeking an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) for the Criminal Division's Asset Forfeiture Unit in Seattle, WA. A successful candidate will perform legal research, draft pleadings, and help direct investigations as part of a high‑intensity team. Required: J.D.

degree and active bar membership; U.S. citizenship. Preferred: at least five years of post‑J.D.

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ideal: 5+ years of post-J.D. litigation experience; asset forfeiture/financial investigations experience preferred.
• Ability to conduct advanced legal research and write effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and drafting day-to-day correspondence and pleadings.
• Direct investigations and synthesize a wide range of data for case building.
• Articulate critical issues clearly in complex cases and hearings.
• Demonstrate superior oral and writing skills and collaborate with colleagues and client agencies.

Skills

Analytical ability

Oral and written communication

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment / ethics

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington is currently seeking an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) for the Criminal Division's Asset Forfeiture Unit.

This position is located in Seattle, Washington.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ideal qualifications include at least five (5) years of post-J.D. litigation experience, and experience in the field of asset forfeiture and/or financial investigations involving money laundering.

Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and an ability to synthesize a wide range of data, help direct an investigation and have the ability to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills, strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills, and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies. Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment and in the highest ethical manner.

Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing, and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants also must demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills.

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