Assistant United States Trustee (AUST)

United States Trustee Program (USTP); San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Trustee Program in Texas seeks an experienced Assistant United States Trustee to lead the San Antonio field office, overseeing bankruptcy cases across multiple divisions and districts.

The role requires supervising Trial Attorneys, Auditors, Paralegals, and staff; managing complex matters; and coordinating with federal/state partners. A strong record in bankruptcy enforcement and policy familiarity is preferred.

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 on policy questions, legal issues of national importance, and other significant matters.
• Supervise and manage a staff of Trial Attorneys, Auditors, Paralegals Specialists, and support staff.
• Oversee and assist in difficult, complex, or precedent-setting bankruptcy cases and civil enforcement strategies.
• Carry a caseload of civil enforcement, chapter 11, and trustee oversight matters.
• Participate in appellate matters before the Bankruptcy Court Appellate Panel, the US District Court, and Courts of Appeal.
• Appoint and supervise private trustees who administer bankruptcy cases under chapters 7, 13, and 12.
• Provide outreach to constituents involved in the bankruptcy system; public speaking and training as appropriate.
• Work with federal and state law enforcement partners to report criminal activity identified through bankruptcy case oversight.
• Work on other national projects and priorities as assigned.

Job description

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.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/06/2026 to receive consideration.