Job Description
Supervisory Trial Attorney (Deputy Chief and Head of National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team)
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Summary
The Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) is responsible for implementing the Department's national strategies in combating computer crime, intellectual property crime, and cryptocurrency crime worldwide. CCIPS prevents, investigates, and prosecutes computer, intellectual property, and cryptocurrency crimes by working with other government agencies, the private sector, academic institutions, and foreign counterparts.
Duties
The National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET) is part of CCIPS. NCET members investigate and, where appropriate, prosecute criminal offenses involving the abuse of cryptocurrency. That includes, in partnership with the Criminal Division's Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS), investigating and prosecuting cryptocurrency exchanges that facilitate money laundering. NCET's other core responsibilities are building and enhancing its relationships with cryptocurrency-focused Assistant United States Attorneys and prosecutors within Criminal Division and from other Department litigating components; and playing the crucial role it has in capacity building by training these prosecutors and law enforcement partners on best practices in investigative and prosecutorial strategies in these complex cases.
As Deputy Chief and Head of National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team, the incumbent:
Leads, supervises and manages the work of assistant deputy chiefs(s), senior counsel, trial attorneys, and Section detailees responsible for investigating and prosecuting cryptocurrency cases, including the review of litigation documents and related approval requirements.
Advises high-level Department officials on matters relating to significant prosecutions and the Section's strategic priorities, legal, and policy work relating to cryptocurrency. Supervises the preparation of Department officials for testimony before Congressional Committees and subcommittees on cryptocurrency crime issues.
Assists and supports the Chief and Principal Deputy Chief in the day-to-day operations of the section, including but not limited to budget allocation, hiring, personnel disciplinary actions, and a wide variety of Department reporting responsibilities.
In collaboration with other Section managers, develops and maintains the Section's program to foster effective national and global investigation and prosecution of cryptocurrency crime, including developing litigation priorities, policy and legislative recommendations, outreach and training, and international efforts.
Assists in the development and maintenance of the Section's program to prosecute cryptocurrency crime, which includes investigations and prosecutions in partnership with U.S. Attorney's Offices, and coordinates with U.S. Attorneys' Offices and federal law enforcement agencies in the development and management of international and multi-district prosecution initiatives.
Serves as a principal liaison on cryptocurrency crime matters between the Criminal Division and other DOJ and USG components, such as the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the intelligence community.
Builds and enhances relationships with cryptocurrency-focused Assistant United States Attorneys, including the Digital Asset Coordinators network, and prosecutors with other Department litigating components and offices, and with private sector actors with expertise in cryptocurrency matters.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.