The Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking experienced attorneys for the preparation of policies and regulations governing digital currency such as bitcoin.



According to the recent job posting on the official website of the United States Government, the DOJ is looking for attorneys to fill two positions in the Policy Unit of the Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section in Washington, DC.



The Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section (AFMLS) leads the Department's asset forfeiture and anti-money laundering enforcement efforts. The job posting further describes the incumbent’s responsibilities, which among other things, includes:



“Preparation of policy guidance and regulations relating to money laundering, including policies and regulations governing virtual currency”



The Justice Department said that candidates with knowledge of anti-money laundering and asset forfeiture laws, processes and procedures will be preferred. In addition, preferred qualifications also include the ability to write legal policy in support of legislation or executive orders, and the ability to represent the Section in Department, interagency, and other committees, groups, and task forces.