Assistant United States Attorney (Financial Litigation Program)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in Chicago seeks an Assistant United States Attorney for the Civil Division, Financial Litigation Program (FLP).

The FLP handles collection of debts owed to victims of federal crime and to the United States. AUSAs in FLP pursue asset investigations, garnishments, turnover orders, and unwinding fraudulent transfers, coordinating with Criminal and Civil Divisions to maximize recoveries for victims and the government as

Qualifications

• Residency within the district or within 25 miles.
• Experience with civil or financial litigation is helpful.
• Eligibility under the Public Hiring Path.

Responsibilities

• Conduct asset investigations and pursue garnishments.
• Obtain turnover orders and unwind fraudulent asset transfers.
• Collaborate with Criminal and Civil Divisions to maximize recoveries for victims and the government.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will close no later than April 30, 2027, or until all positions are filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. This announcement is to fill one position; however, depending on the needs of the office, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Key Responsibilities

The Northern District of Illinois, Chicago Office, is accepting applications for an Assistant United States Attorney opening in the Civil Division, Financial Litigation Program (FLP). The Financial Litigation Program oversees the collection of criminal and civil debts owed to victims of federal crime and to the United States.

AUSAs in the Financial Litigation Program conduct asset investigations, pursue garnishments of wages, obtain turnover orders for debtors' assets, 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.

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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $85796 – $197100/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-04-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.