Assistant United States Trustee (AUST)

United States Trustee Program (USTP); San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Trustee Program seeks experienced attorney applicants for the position of Assistant United States Trustee to lead and manage the San Francisco field office overseeing bankruptcy cases in the Oakland, San Francisco, and Santa Rosa Divisions of the Northern District of California.

The role involves directing office administration, advising on policy questions, supervising staff, handling complex bankruptcy and enforcement matters, and engaging with courts, the bar, and

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.

Job description

The USTP is seeking experienced attorney applicants for the position of Assistant United States Trustee to lead and manage the San Francisco, CA field office that oversees bankruptcy cases filed in the Oakland, San Francisco, and Santa Rosa Divisions of the Northern District of California.

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.

For qualification requirements and application details, visit https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/assistant-united-states-trustee-12 or select the Apply link. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/06/2026 to receive consideration. Please note, one job opportunity is available in Region 16 office located in San Francisco, CA or San Jose, CA.