Trial Attorney

U.S. Trustee Program

Washington, DC

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DJ/DJ11

Relocation

False

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public

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Attorney & Paralegal

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Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging career? Join the U.S. Department of Justice! The Department of Justice (DOJ) leads the nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. As a Justice employee you'll be a member of a team where you can achieve your career goals and apply your skills and talents to our important mission. Read more about the exciting opportunities available. Mission: DOJ is to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights. Core Values: Independence and Impartiality. DOJ works each day to earn the public's trust by following the facts and the law wherever they may lead, without prejudice or improper influence. Honesty and Integrity. DOJ's employees adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior, mindful that, as public servants, we must work to earn the trust of, and inspire confidence in, the public we serve. Respect. DOJ's employees value differences in people and in ideas and treat everyone with fairness, dignity, and compassion. Excellence. DOJ works every day to provide the highest levels of service to the American people and to be a responsible steward of the taxpayers' dollars.

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About the Office The United States Trustee Program (USTP or Program) is a litigating component of the Department of Justice whose mission is to promote the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system for the benefit of all stakeholders-debtors, creditors, and the public. Operating nationally through field offices across twenty-one (21) regions, the USTP has broad administrative, regulatory, and enforcement authority in bankruptcy cases filed under multiple chapters (7, 11, 12, 13, and 9), including consumer, family farmer, small business, and complex corporate cases. As the only participant in the bankruptcy system positioned to address issues of multi-jurisdictional or national scope, the USTP combats systemic fraud and abuse while also addressing local matters that implicate the bankruptcy system's integrity and efficiency. The Of?ce of the General Counsel (OGC), within the Executive Of?ce for United States Trustees, oversees the Program's legal activities. OGC develops and directs the Program's legal policies and litigation strategies before the bankruptcy courts and through the appellate process, implements the Program's legal priorities, resolves signi?cant legal issues, and advises staff on bankruptcy, constitutional, and administrative law. We invite you to visit the USTP's Web site at https://www.justice.gov/ust. Job Description The USTP seeks an experienced and highly skilled Chapter 11 Trial Attorney for the Office of the General Counsel in the Executive Office for U. S. Trustees to play a key role in high-impact litigation and policy development, often in complex cases. The attorney will develop litigation strategies, conduct sophisticated legal research, provide strategic legal advice, and draft pleadings, memoranda, briefs, and other advocacy materials in significant Chapter 11 cases. This position reports to the Associate General Counsel for Chapter 11 Practice and offers the opportunity to collaborate with a cohesive and collegial OGC team dedicated to promoting consistency nationwide and to ensuring rigorous adherence to the Code. Under the direction of the Associate General Counsel, the Chapter 11 Trial Attorney duties include the following: Provide legal advice and litigation support to field offices on challenging or novel chapter 11 issues across cases ranging from individual and subchapter V cases to large, complex business reorganizations, often on expedited deadlines; Draft and review pleadings, memoranda, and briefs; Advise EOUST senior leadership, United States Trustees, and their staff on complex legal issues, including debtor misconduct requiring the appointment of a trustee or an examiner, executive compensation proposed in violation of 11 U.S.C. 503(c), professional retention and compensation, committee formation and related litigation, and plan and disclosure statement litigation; Provide legal analysis to support policy development and implementation on matters significant to the USTP; Develop and deliver internal training on a wide range of Chapter 11 topics; Support and advise appellate counsel in the prosecution and defense of Chapter 11 appeals from district courts through the U.S. Supreme Court; Conduct outreach to interested constituents and those involved in the bankruptcy system, such as the bankruptcy court, the bar, and other federal and state agencies; and Work on other national projects and priorities as assigned.

Education

J.D. degree from an accredited law school

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Evaluations

Optional Narrative Statements: The following four narrative questions provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your commitment to public service to hiring managers and agency leadership. Although responses are optional and will not be scored, applicants are encouraged to address each question thoughtfully. Please limit each response to 200 words or fewer. At the beginning of your submission, please certify that the responses are your own work and that you did not use a consultant or any artificial intelligence (AI) tool, including large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT or Copilot. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you and explain how you would help implement them if hired. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position. Evaluation Process A panel of subject matter experts will review applications to determine how well a candidate meets the minimum position quali?cations outlined above. If a candidate is deemed quali?ed, they will be contacted via email or telephone to schedule an interview. Interviews will be scored by a selecting committee and those who fall into the best-quali?ed category will be considered for the position.

HowToApply

Application Process This vacancy announcement is open to ALL U.S. CITIZENS. To apply, interested candidates must submit as one PDF document: A cover letter that highlights the applicant's interest in the position and addresses in detail how all qualifications are met; A current resume (not to exceed TWO (2) pages) that details months and years of education, employment, and earliest bar admission; IMPORTANT: Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. A short writing sample, or part of a longer writing sample (not to exceed ten pages), which should be exclusively or primarily the applicant's work and should include legal analysis; DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 copy) (if applicable); CTAP/ICTAP documentation (if applicable); and Schedule (A) documentation, (if applicable). Email the document to: ustp.employment@usdoj.gov with the subject line Trial Attorney-OGCCH11-04-2026.

WhatToExpectNext

This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below: Legal Careers | Trial Attorney (Chapter 11) | United States Department of Justice https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/trial-attorney-chapter-11 This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Legal Careers| Department of Justice (www.justice.gov/legal-careers) You will receive e-mail notifications as your application status is updated by DOJ. However, you can also see your application status any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account and looking on the "Applications" page. Click the position title to expand the display for each application in the list.

RequiredDocuments

This vacancy announcement is open to ALL U.S. CITIZENS. To apply, interested candidates must submit as one PDF document: A cover letter that highlights the applicant's interest in the position and addresses in detail how all qualifications are met; A current resume (not to exceed TWO (2) pages) that details months and years of education, employment, and earliest bar admission; IMPORTANT: Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. A short writing sample, or part of a longer writing sample (not to exceed ten pages), which should be exclusively or primarily the applicant's work and should include legal analysis; DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 copy) (if applicable); CTAP/ICTAP documentation (if applicable); and Schedule (A) documentation, (if applicable). Email the document to: ustp.employment@usdoj.gov with the subject line Trial Attorney-OGCCH11-04-2026.

Benefits

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https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

OtherInformation

Salary The possible salary range is on the General Schedule from GS-14 to GS-15. The annual salary will depend on the applicant's quali?cations, experience, and the locality pay adjustment for the duty station. Number of Positions 2 Travel Periodic travel is required throughout the district, the region, and the country, depending on work assignments and for training. Relocation Expenses Relocation expenses may be authorized to current USTP employees only, based on USTP policy.

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AgencyContactEmail

ustp.employment@usdoj.gov

SecurityClearance

Not Required

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True