Trial Attorney (Asset Forfeiture Fellow).

Duties As an Asset Forfeiture Fellow in the Money Laundering and Forfeiture Unit of MNF, the incumbent conducts and monitors investigations, prepares and conducts trials and related litigation, and advises on pleadings and other court filings, in close consultation with unit management and more experienced attorneys. As a trial attorney, the incumbent gains expertise in money laundering and forfeiture laws, supports and leads financial investigations to dismantle money laundering organizations, and contributes to the development and maintenance of the Section’s program to target financial facilitators. This includes advising on strategy and legal complexities, participating in efforts to develop litigation priorities, policy, and legislative recommendations, and leading the most complex investigations and prosecutions within the federal courts throughout the United States. The incumbent coordinates, deconflicts and partners with U.S. Attorneys and attorneys in other federal law enforcement agencies, advises and instructs federal agents on complicated questions of law, consults and briefs unit management and higher-level officials on case status, helps coordinate the preparation and litigation assignments of paralegals and clerical personnel, and participates in outreach and training conducted by MNF trial attorneys throughout the United States and abroad. Responsibilities Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Section’s program to target financial facilitators; foster effective national investigation and prosecution of money laundering. Under the guidance of unit management, lead, support, and undertake the most complex investigations and prosecutions within the federal courts throughout the United States; make charging decisions, propose dispositions, and address issues lacking precedent. Coordinate, deconflict, and partner with U.S. Attorneys and attorneys in other federal law enforcement agencies in the development and management of investigations and prosecutions of money laundering organizations. Advise and instruct federal agents and U.S. Attorneys on complicated questions of law and Departmental policy. Consult with, and brief unit management, the Section Chief, Principal Deputy Chief, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, and Assistant Attorney General on the status of all cases and matters related to enforcement against complex money laundering organizations. Help coordinate the preparation and litigation assignments of paralegals and clerical personnel. Participate in outreach and training conducted by MNF trial attorneys throughout the United States and abroad. Requirements You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position. You must undergo a pre‑employment security investigation. All male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the selective service and either sign a statement certifying registration or demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Except as indicated under the qualifications section, applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. A two‑year trial period may be required. Qualifications Applicants must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing. To qualify at the GS‑11 grade level, applicants must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree. To qualify at the GS‑12 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) year of post‑J.D. legal experience. Examples of specialized experience include conducting legal research, drafting opinions and memoranda on criminal and civil matters, and assisting in preparation of dispositions. Applicants who do not currently have one year of post‑J.D. legal experience may apply for consideration at the GS‑12 level if they indicate they expect to have one year of post‑J.D. legal experience by Fall 2026. To qualify at the GS‑13 grade level, applicants must have at least one and a half (1.5) years of post‑J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS‑12 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include performing legal analysis and formulating recommendations to senior managers; composing pleadings, briefs, and other court documents involving legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; and conducting civil or criminal litigation. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. EEO Statement 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. The Department of Justice is committed to achieving a drug‑free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys’ Offices. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Fair Chance to Compete The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant’s criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Offices-to-go