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 - 140,000; 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. The role requires strong legal acumen, research and writing skills, and the ability to manage complex investigations.

Ideal candidates will have a J.D., be an active member of the bar, and possess related post‑J.D. experience. U.S. citizenship is required and formal training will be provided.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least two years of post‑J.D. legal or relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings and memoranda.
• Prepare day-to-day correspondence and pleadings with minimal guidance.
• Contribute to investigations and asset forfeiture matters with strong judgment.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. Degree

Tools

Computer literacy

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), and have at least two (2) years of post J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience.

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.