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.
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.
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree
Melissa.Innocent@usdoj.gov · 305-961-9026
This position is with Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice.
The posted pay range is $197100 – $197100/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-24.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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