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Trial Attorney
U.S. Trustee Program · Posted 5 days ago
About the Role
Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below: U.S. Trustee Program | Attorneys | United States Department of Justice R03 - Trial Attorney - Pittsburgh, PA R13 - Trial Attorney - St. Louis, MO R15 - Trial Attorney - San Diego, CA R18 - Trial Attorney - Seattle, WA R18 - Trial Attorney - Spokane, WA R21 - Trial Attorney - Atlanta, GA
What You'll Do
- →About the Office The United States Trustee Program (USTP or Program) is a litigating component of the Department of Justice whose mission is to promote the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system for the benefit of all stakeholders, including debtors, creditors, and the public.
- →The Program operates nationwide through twenty-one (21) regions comprised of 82 field office locations and exercises broad administrative, regulatory, and enforcement authority in bankruptcy cases.
- →Its responsibilities extend across chapter 7 and 13 consumer matters, chapter 12 family farmer cases, small business reorganizations, and complex chapter 11 corporate restructurings.
- →As the only participant in the bankruptcy process with a national footprint and independent oversight mandate, the USTP is uniquely positioned to identify and address multijurisdictional misconduct and other issues of national significance that threaten the integrity of the bankruptcy system.
- →At the same time, the Program remains equipped to respond effectively to local matters involving fraud, abuse, or other practices undermining the fair and efficient administration of bankruptcy cases.
- →Job Description The U.S.
- →Trustee Program (USTP) is seeking an attorney with experience in litigation and bankruptcy law to oversee bankruptcy cases filed in the federal judicial districts served by the Region and/or field office.
- →Responsibilities include litigating enforcement matters on behalf of the Program, supervising private trustees, handling appellate matters, and referring potential criminal conduct identified through bankruptcy oversight.
- →The Program aims to hire skilled Trial Attorneys and provide them with frequent, meaningful courtroom experience across a wide range of issues arising in bankruptcy cases.
- →Typical duties of a field office Trial Attorney include: Overseeing the administration of bankruptcy cases filed in the judicial districts served by the Region and field office.
- →Litigating issues arising in chapter 11 cases, including matters related to corporate governance, employment applications, fee applications, disclosure statements, and plan confirmation.
- →Litigating civil enforcement matters in consumer bankruptcy cases, including discharge objections, dismissal proceedings involving debtors' ability to repay creditors, attorney misconduct, and misconduct by non-attorney document preparation services.
- →Assisting with appellate matters arising in the Region and District.
- →Partnering with the Executive Office and the United States Trustee on issues of national importance to support the Program's mission locally and to help develop and implement policies that ensure uniform application of bankruptcy law.
Requirements
- ✓Applicants must hold a J.D. from an accredited law school.
Personality Fit
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