Bankruptcy Trial Attorney – Federal Litigation Expert

U.S. Trustee Program; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Trustee Program in Dallas seeks a trial attorney (Bankruptcy) to handle complex Chapter 11 matters and related bankruptcy proceedings. The role requires strong advocacy, independent work habits, and superb oral and written communication under demanding timelines.

Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school, be active in good standing with a state bar, and possess 1.5–4 years of post‑J.D. experience depending on the grade level. Federal practice and databases are used daily.

Qualifications

• Strong academic and professional credentials with excellent oral and written communication.
• Superior legal research, analytical, and reasoning abilities; sound judgment.
• Active state bar membership; federal attorneys must maintain bar status.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex legal issues and develop litigation strategies.
• Take depositions, examine witnesses, and conduct formal written discovery.
• Manage high-volume bankruptcy matters, including complex Chapter 11 cases.
• Articulate issues clearly across diverse matters and projects.

Skills

Legal analysis

Oral & written communication

Legal research

Judgment

Independence

Deposition experience

Discovery

Bankruptcy law

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Legal research databases

Case management software

IT systems

Job description

U.S. Trustee Program in Dallas seeks a trial attorney (Bankruptcy) to handle complex Chapter 11 matters and related bankruptcy proceedings. The role requires strong advocacy, independent work habits, and superb oral and written communication under demanding timelines.

Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school, be active in good standing with a state bar, and possess 1.5–4 years of post‑J.D. experience depending on the grade level. Federal practice and databases are used daily.