Attorney Advisor: Asset Forfeiture & Remission

Offices-to-go; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice is seeking an Attorney Advisor to join the PMTU, handling remission law questions and coordinating asset forfeiture-related efforts. You will interact with U.S. Attorney's Offices, federal agencies, and the private bar to advance victims' rights and enforce regulations.

Qualified applicants will possess a J.D. and be an active member of the bar in good standing. The role requires strong analytical skills, independent work habits, and the ability to manage a substantial

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent degree and active bar in good standing in any US state or DC.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and advise on remission law and eligibility of petitioners.
• Recommend asset forfeiture and victim compensation decisions based on statutes and policy.
• Retrieve and manage information from DOJ databases while maintaining confidentiality.
• Develop relationships with U.S. Attorney's Offices, law enforcement, and other partners.
• Coordinate return of forfeiture proceeds to crime victims with federal partners.
• Train partners on asset forfeiture and victim compensation interplay.
• Analyze statutes, regulations, and legal precedents.
• Manage a significant caseload with decision-making responsibility for remission matters.
• Prepare concise memoranda recommending remission eligibility under regulations.

Skills

Legal analysis

Written recommendations

Oral recommendations

Caseload management

Independent work

Relationship building

Judgment

Deadline adherence

Time-sensitive work

Communication (oral & written)

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

The Department of Justice is seeking an Attorney Advisor to join the PMTU, handling remission law questions and coordinating asset forfeiture-related efforts. You will interact with U.S. Attorney's Offices, federal agencies, and the private bar to advance victims' rights and enforce regulations.

Qualified applicants will possess a J.D. and be an active member of the bar in good standing. The role requires strong analytical skills, independent work habits, and the ability to manage a substantial