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Assistant United States Attorney (Financial Litigation Program)
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. AttorneysChicago, IL · full time · Entry
$85,796 – $197,100
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
The Northern District of Illinois seeks an attorney to handle asset recovery and financial litigation in federal criminal and civil matters, managing collections for victims and the government. This role is well-suited for lawyers interested in pursuing complex financial investigations, garnishments, and asset recovery while working across criminal and civil divisions.
Our summary, not Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- J.D. Degree or equivalent
- Active bar membership in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction)
- Minimum 2 years post-J.D. legal or relevant experience
- United States citizenship
- Residency in Northern District of Illinois or within 25 miles
Nice to have
- Excellent academic record
- Significant litigation experience
- Financial litigation experience
- Bankruptcy law experience
- Strong legal writing skills
- Commitment to public service