Assistant United States Attorney (Financial Litigation)

United States Attorneys' Offices; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Telework

Life insurance

Health benefits

Federal Employees Retirement System

Job summary

United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas seeks an experienced Assistant United States Attorney in the Asset Recovery Division/Financial Litigation Unit in San Antonio. The AUSA will handle asset investigations, garnishments, real property foreclosures, and turnover orders to recover assets for victims and the United States.

The role involves significant litigation, drafting briefs, and collaborations with Criminal and Civil Divisions.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• At least 1 year post-J.D. legal or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in asset investigations and pursuit of financial recoveries for victims and the government.
• Represent the US in federal district and appellate courts in asset recovery matters.
• Work with Criminal and Civil Divisions to maximize recoveries; handle complex litigation and briefs.

Skills

US Citizenship

Post-J.D. experience

Education

J.D. Degree

Job 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 ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and by promoting professional development. We seek to further build on the legacy of excellence built by those who have come before us.

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 ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and by promoting professional development. We seek to further build on the legacy of excellence built by those who have come before us.

Duties

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The Western District of Texas is currently seeking an experienced attorney to fill an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) position in the Asset Recovery Division/Financial Litigation Unit in the San Antonio office. The FLU oversees the collection of criminal and civil debts owed to victims of federal crime and to the United States. FLU AUSAs conduct asset investigations, pursue garnishments, foreclose real property, obtain turnover orders, and seek to unwind fraudulent transfers of assets. The assigned AUSA will work closely with their counterparts in the Criminal and Civil Divisions, pre-judgment and post-judgment, to maximize financial recoveries for victims and the government.

FLU AUSAs represent the interests of the United States in federal district and appellate courts, performing vital public service while managing a high-volume docket, researching case law, drafting complex briefs, investigating factually and legally intricate matters, and arguing district court matters and appeals. This role offers an exceptional level of responsibility, providing opportunities to handle significant litigation and meaningfully contribute to the mission of the Department of Justice.

Experience in bankruptcy, receiverships, forensic accounting, real estate transactions, resolving property exemptions claimed under state or federal law, and civil litigation preferred.

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

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

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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

Hiring preferences include strong academics, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment and courtroom skills, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service.

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 $77,876 to $197,100 which includes 18.78% locality pay.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The closing date for this announcement may be extended.

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.

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Travel

Occasional travel - you may be expected to travel for this position.

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)

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.

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