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U.S. Department of Justice building in Washington, D.C. Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM U.S. Department of Justice building in Washington, D.C. Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM

DOJ Searching for Chief of Key Enforcement Post

The U.S. Justice Department is hiring for a chief of a key criminal division section focused on money laundering and asset forfeiture.