Assistant United States Trustee

The United States Department of Justice; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Justice is seeking an Assistant United States Trustee to lead and manage the San Antonio, TX field office that oversees bankruptcy cases in multiple divisions across Texas. You will supervise Trial Attorneys, Auditors, Paralegals and support staff, and coordinate complex civil enforcement matters with other offices. The role requires a J.D.

from an accredited law school, active bar status, and at least five years of post‑J.D. experience in bankruptcy law.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic and professional credentials.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Good judgment and the ability to work with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the administration of the field office, including all bankruptcy cases filed in the judicial districts served by the office.
• Advise and partner with the Executive Office and the United States Trustee on policy questions, legal issues of national importance arising in cases, and other significant matters to enhance the Program’s mission locally, and help develop and implement policies and strategies designed to faithfully execute a uniform application of bankruptcy law.
• Supervise and manage a staff of Trial Attorneys, Auditors, Paralegals Specialists, and support staff, including assigning and monitoring work at the office and regional level in accordance with principles of shared staffing and functional consolidation.
• Oversee and assist in difficult, complex, or precedent-setting bankruptcy cases. Assist in developing and implementing civil enforcement and litigation strategies to address fraud and abuse identified in bankruptcy cases.
• Carry a caseload of civil enforcement, chapter 11, and trustee oversight matters.
• Participate or provide oversight in all appellate matters before the Bankruptcy Court Appellate Panel (if applicable), the United States District Court, and the United States Courts of Appeal.
• Appoint and supervise all private trustees who administer bankruptcy cases filed under chapter 7, 13, and 12 of the Bankruptcy Code.
• Provide outreach to other interested constituents and those involved in the bankruptcy system such as the bankruptcy court, the bar, other federal and state agencies, including public speaking and conducting training, as appropriate.
• Work with the Program’s federal and state law enforcement partners to report criminal activity identified through bankruptcy case oversight; and,
• Work on other national projects and priorities as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Judgment

Independent work

Education

J.D. degree from accredited law school

Active state bar license

Job description

Location: 615 E. Houston Street
Suite 533
San Antonio, TX 78205 - United States

Application Deadline

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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.

The USTP is seeking experienced attorney applicants for the position of Assistant United States Trustee to lead and manage the San Antonio, TX field office that oversees bankruptcy cases filed in the San Antonio and El Paso Divisions of the Western District of Texas and the Corpus Christi, Brownsville, Laredo, and McAllen Divisions of the Southern District of Texas.

The typical duties of an Assistant United States Trustee include:

• Manage and oversee the administration of the field office, including all bankruptcy cases filed in the judicial districts served by the office;


• Advise and partner with the Executive Office and the United States Trustee on policy questions, legal issues of national importance arising in cases, and other significant matters to enhance the Program’s mission locally, and help develop and implement policies and strategies designed to faithfully execute a uniform application of bankruptcy law;


• Supervise and manage a staff of Trial Attorneys, Auditors, Paralegals Specialists, and support staff, including assigning and monitoring work at the office and regional level in accordance with principles of shared staffing and functional consolidation;


• Oversee and assist in difficult, complex, or precedent-setting bankruptcy cases. Assist in developing and implementing civil enforcement and litigation strategies to address fraud and abuse identified in bankruptcy cases;


• Carry a caseload of civil enforcement, chapter 11, and trustee oversight matters;


• Participate or provide oversight in all appellate matters before the Bankruptcy Court Appellate Panel (if applicable), the United States District Court, and the United States Courts of Appeal;


• Appoint and supervise all private trustees who administer bankruptcy cases filed under chapter 7, 13, and 12 of the Bankruptcy Code;


• Provide outreach to other interested constituents and those involved in the bankruptcy system such as the bankruptcy court, the bar, other federal and state agencies, including public speaking and conducting training, as appropriate;


• Work with the Program’s federal and state law enforcement partners to report criminal activity identified through bankruptcy case oversight; and,


• Work on other national projects and priorities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic and professional credentials; superior oral and written communication skills; good judgment; and the ability to function with minimal guidance in a demanding legal environment. Further, an applicant must have a J.D. degree (or equivalent) from an accredited law school; and have at least five (5) 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.
Applicants must be an active member of a state bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction). Please note, in a select few jurisdictions, federal attorneys are required to be active members of the jurisdiction’s state bar.

Preferred

• Three (3) or more years' experience in management and personnel supervision;


• A minimum of five (5) years of chapter 11 experience;


• A demonstrated record of analyzing complex legal problems, interpreting statutory provisions, developing litigation strategies, and superior trial practice skills;


• 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 the critical issues in a wide variety of cases and projects;


• The ability to set, manage, and balance diverse, evolving, and challenging projects and priorities;


• Demonstrated initiative and creativity;


• Strong information technology skills, including using data bases and IT systems to manage work;


• Outstanding presentation and public speaking skills;


• Experience working with or for federal agencies; and,


• A commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.

This position is on the Administratively Determined pay scale and the possible current salary range is $135,000 to $197,100 per annum. Years and type of experience will determine the appropriate salary level.

Number of Positions

1

Travel

Periodic travel is required depending on work assignments and training.

Relocation Expenses

Relocation expenses may be authorized to current USTP employees only, based on USTP policy.

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