Assistant United States Attorney (Asset Recovery)

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

Job summary

The Eastern District of California seeks Assistant U.S. Attorneys for the Civil Division, Asset Recovery Unit in Sacramento or Fresno. Selected applicants collaborate with attorneys across offices and are supported by paralegals and investigators.

Qualifications include a J.D., active bar membership, and at least one year of post‑J.D. experience; U.S. citizenship is required. Ideal candidates have strong research, writing, and advocacy skills for complex civil matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar membership in good standing; at least 1 year post‑J.D. legal or related experience.
• United States citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division, Asset Recovery Unit, based in Sacramento or Fresno.
• Collaborate with criminal and civil attorneys across offices; coordinate with staff.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs; manage discovery and case strategy.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

The Eastern District of California is seeking attorneys to serve as Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Civil Division, Asset Recovery Unit of the Sacramento and Fresno Offices. The selected applicant(s) will be based in our Sacramento or Fresno office and will collaborate with other criminal and civil Assistant U.S. Attorneys based in both Sacramento and Fresno, and will be supported by a staff of paralegals, investigators, auditors, and other professionals.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent), be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience . Applicants must be active members in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction).

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ideal qualifications include at least three to five years of experience litigating cases with substantial responsibility for all aspects of discovery, trial, and appeals. Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills as well as 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, paralegals, support staff and client agencies. Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function in a highly demanding environment.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 must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems.

The ideal candidate will have some experience litigating civil cases in federal court, managing cases, handling written discovery and document production, writing and arguing motions, and examining witnesses in depositions and court proceedings and will demonstrate the ability to handle complex cases from the initial investigative stage through trial.The ideal candidate will have some experience in handling bankruptcy, commercial, creditor's rights, tax, and/or property litigation.

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