Asset Recovery Analyst

Asset Recovery Analyst

ROLE

We need an experienced Asset Recovery Analyst at USAO MDPA. The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania serves as the nation's principal federal litigators within the district, responsible for the prosecution of criminal cases, the defense and prosecution of civil matters in which the United States is a party, and the collection of debts owed to the Federal Government. In this role, you will plan and conduct asset investigations to recover assets and satisfy debts imposed in cases handled by the USAO, utilize electronic databases to identify recoverable assets, and prepare reports of findings for attorney review and use in establishing enforcement action. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist AUSAs by planning and conducting asset investigations to recover assets to satisfy debts imposed in cases handled by the USAO.
• Asset investigations for restitution include monies owed to the United States and private victims of crime. Private victims are considered to be individuals, corporations, or other non-Government entities. Typical asset investigations are considered in conjunction with federal and/or state agencies both within and outside the USAO's geographic jurisdiction. These agencies include, without limitation, agencies that engage in the disbursement of direct loans, guaranteed loans, financial contracts, grant programs where financial responsibility is a factor, and general administrative debts such as fines, fees, overpayment, and penalties. The subjects of the investigations may be individuals or corporations.
• Perform a variety of ancillary asset investigation-related services in direct support of financial litigation, such as utilizing electronic databases to identify assets that may be recovered to satisfy debts imposed in cases handled by the USAOs documents and preparing periodic reports on progress of investigations for use by the USAO and Executive Office for United States Attorneys management staff.
• Contact and coordinate with other Government officials and private citizens as required
• Prepare reports of findings for attorney review and use in establishing enforcement action to collect debts owed to the United States.
• Other related duties as assigned and within scope

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum two years of experience in a legal environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Experience and expertise in performing the responsibilities above

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma – required
• Bachelor's degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, or other related field or higher – preferred

LOCATION

• U.S. Attorney's Office, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503

CLEARANCE

• Must be able to pass a Department of Justice background investigation
• Must be a US Citizen

CLIENT

• U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

HOURS

• 40 hours per week
• 8 hours per day

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

• Employment Classification Eligibility – W2

RELOCATION

• Not eligible for relocation benefits

COMPENSATION

• Salary Range: $52,000 - $72,000
• Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental and vision insurance coverage

West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

Other Considerations: This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems. As a condition of employment, selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.