Assistant United States Attorney (Asset Forfeiture)

Hiring Organization
USAO Middle District of Florida
Hiring Office
Asset Forfeiture Section
Attorney Appointment Type
Attorney Permanent
Job ID
25-FLM-12784732-AUSA
Location:
400 N. Tampa Street
Suite 3200
Tampa, FL 33602 - United States
Application Deadline:
Friday, August 29, 2025
About the Office
Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.
For more information on the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney's Offices, visit https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl
This position is located in Tampa, Florida.
Job Description
The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida (MDFL) is seeking to hire an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) to serve in the Asset Forfeiture Section in Tampa, Florida.
Assistant US Attorneys in the Asset Forfeiture Section pursue civil and criminal forfeiture of property acquired through or used in criminal activity. The effective use of both civil and criminal forfeiture is an essential component of the Department of Justice's efforts to disrupt criminal conduct and dismantle criminal organizations including terrorist financers, fraudsters, human traffickers, transnational drug cartels, and cyber criminals. The primary goals of the Asset Forfeiture Program are to punish and deter criminal activity by depriving criminals of their ill-gotten gain and to recover assets that may be used to compensate victims when authorized under federal law. The position currently being filled will focus on asset forfeiture related to prosecution of illegal immigration, illegal trafficking of dangerous drugs and human beings, and targeting the Cartels and Transnational Criminal Organizations designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists, and financial fraud, including investment fraud, bank fraud, procurement fraud, and cyber-crime.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Qualifications
Conditions of employment
You must be a United States Citizen or National.
Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants should have excellent academic credentials and some litigation experience, preferably at least three years. Applicants also should be computer literate, possess superior oral and written communication skills, have strong character and excellent interpersonal skills, have the capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment, and have a strong commitment to public service.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Application Process
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package via USAJOBS.GOV at the below link by 11:59 PM (EST) on August 29, 2025.
Direct Application Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/843435200
Required Documents:
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Required - Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).
Required - Your resume showing relevant experience and dates of employment (include day/month/year).
Required - Cover Letter.
Required - Writing Sample.
Required, if applicable - To get Veterans' Preference, you must indicate your preference in response to the appropriate question in your assessment questionnaire and you must submit the appropriate supporting documentation. See the "How you will be Evaluated" section for details regarding what is appropriate Veterans' Preference documentation. It is also recommended that you include veterans' preference information in your cover letter or resume.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Salary
Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $73,939 to $193,394 which includes 17.06% locality pay.