The Money Laundering, Narcotics and Forfeiture (MNF) Section pursues criminal prosecutions and criminal and civil asset recovery actions involving: financial facilitators who conceal profits for criminals; financial institutions and their officers and employees who violate money laundering, Bank Secrecy Act, and sanctions laws; international money launderers who support transnational organized crime; and the top command and control of international drug trafficking organizations.
The incumbent serves as a Trial Attorney in one of the below MNF units. Applicants should identify in their cover letter any preference as to which MNF unit they would prefer to be assigned. The Bank Integrity Unit investigates and prosecutes banks and other financial institutions, including their officers, managers and employees whose actions threaten the integrity of the individual institution or the wider financial system.
The Money Laundering and Forfeiture Unit prosecutes sophisticated money laundering schemes involving financial facilitators, gatekeepers, and other individuals and entities laundering criminal proceeds, and litigates complex civil forfeiture cases to recover assets on behalf of victims.
The International Unit investigates and prosecutes cross-border money laundering schemes involving transnational criminal organizations, cartels, foreign official corruption and related money laundering affecting the U.S. financial system and prosecutes criminal cases and civil forfeiture matters to recover the proceeds of those crimes.
As a Trial Attorney, the incumbent: Independently investigates and prosecutes criminal offenses within MNF's mission, and pursues related criminal and civil asset forfeitures; Leads complex investigations in districts throughout the United States; Utilizes sophisticated law enforcement techniques to obtain evidence from various sources and jurisdictions; Partners effectively with U.S.
Attorney's Offices and law enforcement agencies to advance investigations and prosecutions; Recommends charging decisions and proposes dispositions in accordance with Department, Division, and Section policies and practices; Produces discovery, prepares for trial, and tries cases in federal courts throughout the United States; Briefs supervisors to include unit management, as well as the Section Chief and Principal Deputy Chief, the Deputy Assistant Attorney General, and the Assistant Attorney General as necessary, on the status of all cases and matters; Maintains positive and effective relationships with law enforcement partners; and Advises federal agents and prosecutors on complicated questions of law and Department policy; Collaborates professionally with paralegals and administrative personnel; Mentors and advises more junior attorneys; and Participates in outreach and training with law enforcement and prosecution partners throughout the United States and abroad.
A J.D., or equivalent, degree. Applicants who possess an equivalent degree rather than a J.D. may be subject to additional review by the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management.
criminal.crmjobs@usdoj.gov · (202) 514-0361
This position is with Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice.
The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-21.
This position is open under the 'Disability' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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