Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) OC - Fraud and Asset Recovery

The U.S. Attorney's Office for DC serves as the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation's capital. On the local side, AUSAs assigned to Superior Court prosecute cases ranging from misdemeanors to homicides. On the federal side, AUSAs may work in one of multiple divisions, including the Criminal Division that prosecutes federal crimes, the Civil Division that defends the U.S. in Civil Suits, and the Fraud and Asset Recovery Division that seeks to recover money on behalf of the Government.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one year post J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. A minimum of three years of post J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience is required. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Applicants must have significant litigation experience, superior oral communication skills, and a demonstrated capacity to independently move multiple investigations or litigation forward simultaneously. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.