Lead Assistant U.S. Trustee, San Jose

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

Job summary

The United States Trustee Program in San Jose, CA seeks an Assistant United States Trustee to lead and manage the San Jose field office that oversees bankruptcy cases filed in the San Jose Division of the Northern District of California. The role requires a J.D. from an accredited law school, active state bar admission, and at least five years of post‑J.D.

experience advocating on bankruptcy issues. Responsibilities include staff supervision, policy collaboration, and handling civil enforcement

Qualifications

• Excellent academic and professional credentials in law
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Ability to function with minimal guidance in a demanding legal environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the San Jose field office overseeing bankruptcy cases
• Advise policy questions and develop strategies to faithfully execute bankruptcy law
• Supervise staff including attorneys, auditors, paralegals and support staff
• Carry a caseload of civil enforcement, Chapter 11 and trustee matters
• Coordinate with regional and national offices and external partners

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Judgment

Education

J.D. degree from accredited law school

Active state bar admission

Job description

The United States Trustee Program in San Jose, CA seeks an Assistant United States Trustee to lead and manage the San Jose field office that oversees bankruptcy cases filed in the San Jose Division of the Northern District of California. The role requires a J.D. from an accredited law school, active state bar admission, and at least five years of post‑J.D.

experience advocating on bankruptcy issues. Responsibilities include staff supervision, policy collaboration, and handling civil enforcement