Full-Time Attorney

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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. 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.
We invite you to visit the USTPs website for more information on the Program and the Region 06 website for information on the Dallas office. We recommend that you visit the Dallas City Hall website for information about Dallas TX.
Trustee Program (USTP) seeks two attorneys 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.
• Partnering with the Executive Office and the United States Trustee on issues of national importance to support the Programs mission locally and to help develop and implement policies that ensure uniform application of bankruptcy law.
• Supervising private trustees who administer cases filed under chapters 7 13 11 Subchapter V and 12 of the Bankruptcy Code.
• Working with federal and state law enforcement partners to report criminal activity identified through bankruptcy case oversight.
• Conducting outreach to stakeholders in the bankruptcy system including the bankruptcy court bar and other federal and state agencies.
• Participating in national projects and priorities as assigned.

You must be a United States Citizen or National.
Selective Service registration is required for males born on or after December 31st 1959. Financial Disclosure: If selected you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
Applicants must demonstrate strong academic and professional credentials; superior legal research analytical and reasoning abilities; and the ability to work independently in a demanding legal environment. D. from an accredited law school and possess the minimum post-law degree experience listed below or relevant experience involving client advocacy and the interpretation or application of the United States Bankruptcy Code the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and related laws rules and regulations.
Meeting the minimum post-law degree legal experience requirements does not guarantee selection at that grade level.

• D. legal experience.
• D. legal experience.
• D. legal experience.

Please note that in certain jurisdictions federal attorneys must maintain active membership in that jurisdictions state bar.
A strong record of analyzing complex legal issues; developing litigation strategies; Ability to articulate critical issues clearly and accurately across a broad range of matters and projects.

• Proficiency with information technology including the use of databases and IT systems to manage and track work.
• D. from an accredited law school.

Salary This is a full-time permanent position. Travel
Periodic travel may be required based on work assignments and training needs.
Relocation Expenses
Relocation expenses may be authorized for current USTP employees only in accordance with USTP policy. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.