Trial Attorney (Bankruptcy)

United States Trustee Program (USTP); New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Trustee Program (USTP) seeks an attorney with experience in litigation and bankruptcy law to oversee bankruptcy cases filed in the federal judicial districts served by the Region and/or field office. Responsibilities include litigating enforcement matters, supervising private trustees, handling appellate matters, and referring potential criminal conduct identified through bankruptcy oversight.

The Program aims to hire skilled Trial Attorneys with frequent courtroom experience.

Qualifications

• Requires attorney with experience in litigation and bankruptcy law.
• Experience overseeing bankruptcy cases and private trustees.
• Experience handling appellate matters.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the administration of bankruptcy cases filed in the judicial districts served by the Region and field office.
• Litigating issues arising in chapter 11 cases, including governance, employment applications, fee applications, disclosure statements, and plan confirmation.
• Litigating civil enforcement matters in consumer bankruptcy cases, including discharge objections and misconduct.
• Assisting with appellate matters arising in the Region and District.
• Collaborating to develop policies ensuring uniform application of bankruptcy law.
• Supervising private trustees who administer cases under various chapters of the Bankruptcy Code.
• Collaborating with auditors, paralegals, and other staff in the Region.
• Working with law enforcement partners to report criminal activity identified through bankruptcy oversight.
• Conducting outreach to stakeholders in the bankruptcy system.
• Participating in national projects and priorities.

Skills

Litigation experience

Bankruptcy law knowledge

Supervisory experience

Appellate experience

Federal government experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The U.S. Trustee Program (USTP) seeks an attorney with experience in litigation and bankruptcy law to oversee bankruptcy cases filed in the federal judicial districts served by the Region and/or field office. Responsibilities include litigating enforcement matters on behalf of the Program, supervising private trustees, handling appellate matters, and referring potential criminal conduct identified through bankruptcy oversight. The Program aims to hire skilled Trial Attorneys and provide them with frequent, meaningful courtroom experience across a wide range of issues arising in bankruptcy cases.

Typical duties of a field office Trial Attorney include:

• Overseeing the administration of bankruptcy cases filed in the judicial districts served by the Region and field office.
• Litigating issues arising in chapter 11 cases, including matters related to corporate governance, employment applications, fee applications, disclosure statements, and plan confirmation.
• Litigating civil enforcement matters in consumer bankruptcy cases, including discharge objections, dismissal proceedings involving debtors’ ability to repay creditors, attorney misconduct, and misconduct by non-attorney document preparation services.
• Assisting with appellate matters arising in the Region and District.
• Partnering with the Executive Office and the United States Trustee on issues of national importance to support the Program’s mission locally and to help develop and implement policies that ensure uniform application of bankruptcy law.
• Supervising private trustees who administer cases filed under chapters 7, 13, 11, Subchapter V, and 12 of the Bankruptcy Code.
• Collaborating with Program bankruptcy Auditors, Paralegal Specialists, and other support staff in the Region.
• Working with federal and state law enforcement partners to report criminal activity identified through bankruptcy case oversight.
• Conducting outreach to stakeholders in the bankruptcy system, including the bankruptcy court, bar, and other federal and state agencies.
• Participating in national projects and priorities, as assigned.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/13/2026 to receive consideration. One vacancy is available in the Manhattan office and one in Brooklyn office.