Assistant United States Attorney (Asset Forfeiture)

Summary Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office is a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated attorney. It is an opportunity to litigate a broad range of cases involving significant, complex issues on behalf of the United States in federal. Working in the Criminal Division, you will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal laws that protect life, liberty, and property. Responsibilities The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Northern District of California is seeking one or more experienced attorneys to serve as Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) in the Office's Criminal Division, in one of the largest and most prolific USAOs in the nation. These positions are located in San Francisco and will be for the Asset Forfeiture and Financial Litigation Program. As an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Asset Forfeiture Section of the Criminal Division, attorneys will be responsible for prosecuting federal crimes, including offenses involving cybercrime; complex fraud and/or corruption in government, health care, banking, securities, corporate activities, federal procurement, drug trafficking and smuggling; elder abuse; national security and border security; and money laundering. They will also work with law enforcement agencies to investigate such crimes, research and brief legal issues, and represent the United States in hearings, trials, and appeals. Day-to-day responsibilities include working with law enforcement agencies and others to investigate allegations of criminal conduct, coordinating with other sections in the Criminal Division, researching legal issues, drafting motions or motion responses, drafting search warrants, appearing before grand juries and in Court, and other litigation related duties. As an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Financial Litigation Program (FLP) of the Criminal Division, attorneys will be responsible for enforcing and collecting criminal monetary penalties, including restitution, fines, and special assessments, following conviction and sentencing. The FLP focuses on post-judgment enforcement to ensure that victims receive court-ordered compensation. Attorneys will work closely with criminal prosecutors and law enforcement agencies to identify, restrain, and recover assets through financial investigations, civil discovery tools, garnishments, liens, and other enforcement mechanisms. They will also represent the United States in contested enforcement proceedings in federal court. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting financial investigations to identify assets available to satisfy restitution orders; coordinating with criminal case teams and investigative agencies; researching and briefing legal issues related to enforcement of judgments; drafting and litigating writs of garnishment, writs of execution, liens, and other post-judgment remedies; negotiating payment agreements; conducting depositions and other civil discovery; appearing in Court for hearings on enforcement matters; and performing other litigation-related duties. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as an attorney's training and experience progress. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, so kindly submit your materials as soon as possible. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member in good standing of the bar (in any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least three (3) years of experience as a licensed attorney (or post-law school graduation judicial clerkships) preparing for, participating in, and/or reviewing formal hearings or trials involving litigation at the federal, state, or local court level. If you currently represent an opposing party in litigation with the U.S. Department of Justice (

Created: 2026-03-06