Assistant US Attorney (Criminal) in El Paso, Texas
Job Description:
If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team as an Assistant US Attorney (AUSA) who is responsible for managing and coordinating a multi-agency Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) Review Team to make pro active use of SAR data. This position will serve as the cornerstone of a robust SAR review program and will enhance the US Attorney’s Office, Western District of Texas, ability to investigate and prosecute money laundering, illegal money transmitters, illegal structuring of currency deposits, tax offenses, and all other criminal activity that is captured in SAR data.
The SAR review AUSA will be responsible for managing all aspects of civil and criminal forfeiture prosecutions develped from the SAR Review Team and will also be expected to conduct outreach and establish relationships with local law enforcement and banking institutions. Asset Forfeiture is a powerful law enforcement tool that is essential to dismantling drug and terrorist organizations.
This is a TERM appointment not-to-exceed 24 months. This position may be extended or made permanent without further competition.
Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be an active member of a state bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) or the District of Columbia, and have at least three years post J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Application deadline: July 20, 2016
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