Criminal Division (CRM)
The Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS) leads the Department's anti-money laundering and forfeiture enforcement efforts. MLARS provides leadership by: (1) prosecuting complex money laundering and asset forfeiture cases; (2) providing assistance and training to prosecutors, law enforcement personnel and foreign governments; (3) assisting policymakers by developing and reviewing legislative, regulatory, and policy initiatives; and (4) managing the asset forfeit program.
The incumbent serves as the Deputy Chief of the Money Laundering and Forfeiture Unit (MLFU), which prosecutes complex money laundering cases and litigates civil and criminal forfeiture actions. In addition to carrying a case load, the incumbent assists the Chief in managing the other members of the Unit, which consists of approximately 10 experienced trial attorneys and a senior attorney advisor, and supervises the work of up to 10 Forfeiture Fellows, ensuring these attorneys are provided with the support and supervision necessary to become contributing members of the Unit.
The incumbent:
- Advises experienced attorneys and Fellows on strategic approaches to their money laundering and forfeiture investigations and cases. Assigns, oversees, and reviews the work of Forfeiture Fellows.
- Advises the Chief with respect to the day-to-day operations of the Unit. With the Chief, plans and carries out the training and development of employees; ensures that Unit attorneys are properly prepared and trained to litigate complex matters, trains Unit attorneys on discovery obligations and ethical considerations.
- Reviews search and seizures warrants, Lis pendens, restraining orders, complaints, criminal forfeiture allegations, indictments, prosecution memoranda, dispositive pretrial motions, and other pleadings.
- Provides litigation advice to other Criminal Division litigating components, U.S. Attorneys' Offices, federal investigative agencies, and state and local prosecutors and agencies on money laundering and asset forfeiture issues.
- Develops and maintains working relationships with partners at the U.S. Attorneys' Office, other litigating components and offices, and federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
- Represents MLARS in inter-departmental and inter-agency meetings and communicates on matters concerning money laundering and asset forfeiture issues. With the Chief, influences development of Department policy regarding money laundering and asset forfeiture.
- Leads and attends training courses, seminars, conferences and other classes to maintain and enhance professional competence, individually and on the part of more junior attorneys; keeps apprised of changes in legislation, case law, and program operating procedures to ensure compliance.
- Evaluates Forfeiture Fellows’ performance and recommends selections, promotions, awards, disciplinary actions and separations.
Required Qualifications:
Interested 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-15 grade level, applicants must have at least four (4) years post
J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or
equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level. Examples of specialized experience
include: independently performing legal analysis; composing pleadings,
briefs and other court documents involving unique and/or difficult legal
issues in civil or criminal litigation; conducting highly complex civil
or criminal litigation; and leading paralegals and support staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
This position requires a seasoned trial attorney with at least five
years of criminal trial experience, and the skills and knowledge
necessary to bring large, difficult, and complex cases to trial;
experience with money laundering investigations and prosecutions;
experience litigating federal civil and criminal forfeiture matters; the
ability to write clearly and persuasively civil and criminal pleadings
at the district court and appellate level; a high level of skill with
regard to legal research, issue spotting, and legal analysis; attention
to detail; ability to conduct concise yet thorough oral briefings; and
the ability to exercise sound judgment with regard to litigation and
management issues. In addition, the successful candidate must have
strong interpersonal and leadership skills, and the ability to work
successfully in a team setting.
The Application Package must be received by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.
Please submit your application through USAJOBS. The list of required documents can be found in the USAJobs announcement.
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- Once you have an account, apply to the USAjobs vacancy: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/596329500
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
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