In all matters, it is our mission to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office and the judicial system, and to conduct our work with the highest integrity. We strive to perform our mission in the most efficient and effective manner. This position is located in New York, NY https://www.justice.gov/usao/nys
The Southern District of New York is accepting applications for an Assistant United States Attorney opening in the Civil Division, Financial Litigation Unit (FLU). The Financial Litigation Unit oversees the collection of criminal and civil debts owed to victims of federal crime and to the United States.
AUSAs in the Financial Litigation Unit 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.
Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) represent the interests of the United States in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, performing vital public service while managing a high-volume docket, researching case law, drafting complex briefs, and investigating factually and legally intricate matters, and arguing district court matters and appeals.
This role offers an exceptional level of responsibility, providing opportunities to handle significant litigation and contribute meaningfully to the mission of the Department of Justice. In all these matters, affirmative and defensive, Civil Division AUSAs serve as a zealous advocate, representing the interests of the United States in accordance with the facts and faithful to the rule of law.
Please visit our Civil Division website to learn more: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/civil-division. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree and be be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
destiny.jones@usdoj.gov · 2126372683
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 $137926 – $197100/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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