Assistant United States Attorney (Financial Litigation Program)

Summary

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will close no later than September 30, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. This announcement has been updated to reflect a change in the application process. This announcement is to fill one position; however, depending on the needs of the office, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Duties

• The Northern District of Illinois, Chicago Office, is accepting applications for an Assistant United States Attorney opening in the Civil Division, Financial Litigation Program (FLP). The Financial Litigation Program oversees the collection of criminal and civil debts owed to victims of federal crime and to the United States. AUSAs in the Financial Litigation Program conduct asset investigations, pursue garnishments of wages, obtain turnover orders for debtors' assets, and seek to unwind fraudulent transfers of assets. The assigned AUSA will work closely with their counterparts in the Criminal and Civil Divisions, pre-judgment and post-judgment, to maximize financial recoveries for victims and the government. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. 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 (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) and have at least 1-year post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. A minimum of two years of post J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience is required. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Excellent academics, significant litigation experience, financial litigation experience, bankruptcy law experience, strong legal writing skills, and commitment to public service. Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree

How to apply

Application Process and Deadline Date: Application information for AUSA-NDIL-26-8 is available at the following site: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndil/job-listing. To apply, please provide a complete application package, which consists of the following 5 items: Item 1 must be submitted through the USAJobs portal AND sent via email, in PDF format, to [email protected]. Resume and cover letter Items 2-5 should ONLY be submitted via email, in PDF format, to [email protected]. PLEASE DO NOT submit items 2-5 through the USAJobs portal. Law school transcript Writing sample written by you within the last three years AUSA Questionnaire and Personal Statement indicating why you think you would be a good trial lawyer and why you want to work in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois Three letters of professional recommendation from people who are in a position to assess your legal skills may be required at a later time Applicants who fail to follow the steps above will not be considered. Your application package will not be considered complete, and will not be reviewed for consideration, until all 5 items have been received. No telephone calls please. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/30/2026 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 Northern District of Illinois at 312-353-0518 or email at [email protected], prior to the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying.