This is a public notice flyer. 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: Legal Careers | Trial Attorney (Chapter 11) | United States Department of Justice https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/chapter-11-trial-attorney-office-general-counsel

Duties

About the Office The United States Trustee Program (USTP) 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, debtors, creditors, and the public. The USTP is a national program with 21 regions consisting of 89 field offices, and has broad administrative, regulatory, and enforcement authorities in bankruptcy cases, including chapter 7 and 13 consumer cases, family farmer chapter 12 cases, small business reorganizations, and complex chapter 11 corporate reorganizations. The USTP is the only participant in the bankruptcy process uniquely positioned to address multi-jurisdictional misconduct or other issues of national scope that give rise to systemic fraud and abuse, while also effectively combatting local matters affecting the integrity of the bankruptcy system.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Must complete a Background Investigation to include drug testing
• Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable
• May require completion of one year probationary period
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.

Qualifications

Qualifications Required Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic and professional credentials; superior oral and written communication skills; outstanding legal research, analytical, and legal reasoning skills; outstanding judgment; and the ability to function with minimal guidance in a demanding legal environment. Further, an applicant must have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school; be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) in good standing; and have at least four (4) years post-J.D. professional legal or other relevant experience interpreting, applying, and advocating under chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and related laws, rules, and regulations that arise in bankruptcy cases. Applicants must be an active member of a state bar in good standing. Please note, in a select few jurisdictions, federal attorneys are required to be active members of the jurisdiction's state bar. Preferred Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to address a broad array of issues arising in a large volume of cases. The ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical issues in a wide variety of cases and projects. The ability to manage and balance diverse, evolving, and challenging projects and priorities. Demonstrated initiative and creativity. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in a professional and collegial manner with staff and managers at every level in high-pressure, time-sensitive situations. Strong information technology skills, including using data bases and IT systems to manage and track work. A commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards. The ability to work for a federal agency and to accomplish and execute the Program's priorities and policies. The ability to be a forceful advocate for transparency, accountability, and the rule of law in the bankruptcy process and to act as a watchdog for the public's interest in the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system.

Contacts

• Address Executive Office for US Trustees JMD Human Resources 2 Constitution Square 145 N Street NE Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Ruth Ann Abrams
• Email: [email protected]