Assistant United States Attorney (Chief, Asset Forfeiture Division)

Summary

The United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Southern District of Florida (SDFL) is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as the Chief Assistant United States Attorney of the Asset Forfeiture Division of one of the largest USAOs in the nation. This position is located in Miami, Florida.

Duties

• The Chief Assistant United States Attorney for the Asset Forfeiture Division serves as the senior legal and managerial authority overseeing all aspects of the District's asset forfeiture program. The Chief provides strategic leadership, supervises complex litigation, coordinates interagency enforcement activities, and ensures consistent, effective application of federal asset forfeiture and money laundering laws. The major duties and responsibilities encompass providing executive oversight of all operational, policy, and strategic activities within the Asset Forfeiture Division, ensuring alignment with Department of Justice priorities and legal mandates; supervising attorneys, paralegals, and professional staff engaged in forfeiture litigation, offering guidance, mentorship, and performance review; and ensures uniform application of federal forfeiture statutes and related regulatory frameworks across cases handled within the district. The Chief Assistant United States Attorney directs and supervises the prosecution of complex civil, criminal, and administrative forfeiture actions, including drafting complaints, seeking seizure warrants, conducting discovery, litigating motions, and managing appeals. In additional to providing high-level advice on evidentiary issues, investigative strategy, financial crime analysis, and case theory development, the Chief serves as primary liaison with federal, state, local, and international law enforcement partners to coordinate investigations and prosecutions involving forfeitable assets. Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 10 years(s) post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Strong academic credentials, superior legal research and writing skills, quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues, courtroom experience, good interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with partnering agencies, support staff and other attorneys, and a demonstrated commitment to public service. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/09/2026 to receive consideration. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.) 3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. However, should you not be able to apply online, please contact Southern District of Florida at (305) 961-9270 or email at [email protected], prior to the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying. The Point of Contact for this vacancy announcement is Southern District of Florida who can be reached at (305) 961-9270 or [email protected]