Trial Attorney

U.S. Trustee Program (U.S. Department of Justice); Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Trustee Program (Department of Justice) seeks a qualified attorney with a J.D. and post-law degree experience in bankruptcy matters.

Candidates should be proficient in legal research and capable of complex analysis, with strong oral and written communication skills and sound professional judgment. State bar admission is required; federal applicants should ensure bar status in the applicable jurisdiction.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Post-law degree experience or relevant bankruptcy/advocacy experience is required.
• Active membership in a state bar; federal attorneys must maintain jurisdictional bar.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Judgment and independence

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

IT systems proficiency

Database proficiency

Job description

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must demonstrate strong academic and professional credentials; excellent oral and written communication skills; superior legal research, analytical, and reasoning abilities; sound judgment; and the ability to work independently in a demanding legal environment. Applicants must hold a J.D. from an accredited law school and possess the minimum post-law degree experience listed below, or relevant experience involving client advocacy and the interpretation or application of the United States Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and related laws, rules, and regulations.

Meeting the minimum post-law degree legal experience requirements does not guarantee selection at that grade level.

• GS-13: Minimum 1.5 years of post J.D. legal experience.
• GS-14: Minimum 2.5 years of post J.D. legal experience.
• GS-15: Minimum 4 years of post J.D. legal experience.

Applicants must be active members in good standing of a state bar. Please note that in certain jurisdictions, federal attorneys must maintain active membership in that jurisdiction's state bar.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications, the ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong record of analyzing complex legal issues; interpreting statutes, rules, and regulations; developing litigation strategies; and exhibiting superior trial practice skills.
• Experience litigating complex matters, including taking depositions, examining witnesses under oath, and conducting formal written discovery.
• Exceptional organizational abilities and the capacity to manage a high volume of cases involving diverse issues.
• The ability to clearly and accurately articulate critical issues across a broad range of matters and projects.
• Skill in setting, managing, and balancing multiple, evolving, and challenging priorities.
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and sound professional judgment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with information technology, including the use of databases and IT systems to manage and track work.
• Experience working with or within federal agencies.
• Experience in bankruptcy practice, particularly complex chapter 11 proceedings.
• A commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.