Trial Attorney (Bankruptcy)

United States Trustee Program (USTP); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Trustee Program (USTP) seeks an attorney with extensive litigation and bankruptcy law experience to oversee bankruptcy cases across Regions and field offices. The role includes litigating enforcement matters, supervising private trustees, handling appellate matters, and collaborating on national policy initiatives.

Typical duties include managing district bankruptcy caseloads, litigating in chapter 11 matters, and partnering with federal and state agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience in litigation and bankruptcy law.
• Appellate matters experience preferred.
• Ability to oversee bankruptcy cases in multiple districts.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the administration of bankruptcy cases filed in the regions and districts.
• Litigating issues in chapter 11 cases including corporate governance, employment applications, fee applications, disclosure statements, and plan confirmation.
• Litigating civil enforcement matters in consumer bankruptcy cases, including discharge objections and dismissal proceedings.
• Assisting with appellate matters arising in the Region and District.
• Collaborating with the Executive Office and UST on national issues to support local mission and policy uniformity.
• Supervising private trustees who administer cases under various chapters of the Bankruptcy Code.
• Working with bankruptcy Auditors, Paralegal Specialists, and support staff in the Region.
• Cooperating with law enforcement to report criminal activity identified through bankruptcy oversight.
• Conducting outreach to stakeholders in the bankruptcy system (court, bar, agencies).
• Participating in national projects and priorities as assigned.

Skills

Litigation experience

Bankruptcy law

Appellate experience

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.

Please note, one job opportunity is available at a Region 18 office located in Seattle, WA or Spokane, WA.