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Trial Attorney | LEGAL-CAREERS | Department of Justice
https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/trial-attorney-647
05/10/2023 to 05/31/2023
$124,026 - $183,500 per year
GS 14 - 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
15
No
Yes
USTP-23-11964417-DE
725074600
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.
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 90 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.
The USTP ranks in the top 15 percent of federal agency subcomponents and ranked fifth out of 18 components within the DOJ in the 2021 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings. The rankings are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey which measures how federal employees view their job and workplace. The USTP exceeded the percentage of positive responses government-wide in more than 80 percent of the core survey questions, including questions related to achieving mission, overall satisfaction with the organization, and employee recognition.
We invite you to visit the USTP's website, the Region 21 website, and the City of Miami, FL website.
USTP offers a flexible telework policy, including two routine telework days per week.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
The USTP is seeking an attorney experienced in litigation practice and bankruptcy law to oversee bankruptcy cases filed in the federal judicial districts covered by the Region and/or field office, litigate enforcement matters on behalf of the Program, oversee private trustees, handle appellate matters, and refer criminal conduct identified in connection with bankruptcy case oversight. The Program seeks to hire and cultivate talented trial attorneys and provides them with frequent and meaningful court experience on a variety of issues arising in bankruptcy cases.
As a Trial Attorney in a field office, the typical duties include the following:
Required Qualifications: 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 advocating on behalf of clients, interpreting, or applying provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and related laws, rules, and regulations that arise in bankruptcy cases.
Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the required qualifications listed above, the ideal candidate will have:
Salary:
Position is on the GS pay scale, full-time and permanent, FPL of GS-15, and possible current annual salary range is GS-14 ($124,026 - $161,231); or GS-15 ($145,887 - $183,500). Years and type of experience will determine the appropriate grade level.
Travel:
Periodic travel is required throughout the district, the region, and the country, depending on work assignments and for training.
Relocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses may be authorized to current USTP employees only, based on USTP policy.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The application materials are required to be submitted electronically as a pdf file by all applicants (including attorneys currently appointed to positions in the Department of Justice) and emailed to ustp.employment@usdoj.gov with the subject line Trial Attorney-Miami-02-2023.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
When addressing the specialized experience statement, applicants must present evidence of the experience in their resume. If the specialized experience statement is repeated, in the applicant's resume, Human Resources will deem the applicant as ineligible.
Application Process:
This vacancy announcement is open to ALL U.S. CITIZENS. To apply, interested candidates must submit as one PDF document:
Email the document to: ustp.employment@usdoj.gov with the subject line Trial Attorney-Miami-02-2023.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
***** If you would like to be considered for the position of Trial Attorney (GS-0905-14/15), please submit your application to ustp.employment@usdoj.gov *****
Note: The application materials are required to be submitted electronically as a PDF file by all applicants (including attorneys currently appointed to positions in the Department of Justice) and e-mailed to ustp.employment@usdoj.gov
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please reference announcement Trial Attorney-Miami-02-2023 in the e-mail subject line and in your cover letter.
No telephone calls please.
For more information about OPR, please visit our Web page at https://www.justice.gov/ust
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:
Trial Attorney | LEGAL-CAREERS | Department of Justice
https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/trial-attorney-647
This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Legal Careers| Department of Justice (www.justice.gov/legal-careers)
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