ASSISTANT UNITED STATES TRUSTEE

Duties The United States Trustee Program (USTP) 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.
As a national program with 21 regions consisting of 90 field offices, the USTP has broad administrative, regulatory, and enforcement authorities in bankruptcy cases, including chapter 7 and 13 consumer cases and complex chapter 11 corporate reorganizations.
The USTP is the only participant in the bankruptcy process uniquely positioned to address multi-jurisdictional misconduct or other issues of national scope that give rise to systemic fraud and abuse, while also effectively combatting local matters affecting the integrity of the bankruptcy system.
The USTP ranks in the top 30 percent of federal agency subcomponents and ranks seventh out of 18 components within the DOJ in the 2022 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings.
The rankings are based on the U.
S.
Office of Personnel Management's annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey which measures how federal employees view their job and workplace.
The USTP exceeded the percentage of positive responses government-wide in more than 90 percent of the core survey questions, including questions related to achieving mission, sharing job knowledge, overall satisfaction with the organization, and employee recognition.
We invite you to visit the USTP's website, the Region 13 website, and the Kansas City, Missouri website for more information.
The USTP offers a flexible telework policy, including four telework days per bi-weekly pay period.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Job Description The Program is seeking experienced attorney applicants for the positions of Assistant United States Trustee to lead and manage the Kansas City, MO field office that oversees bankruptcy cases filed in the Western District of Missouri.
As the Assistant United States Trustee, the typical duties include the following: Manage and oversee the administration of the field office, including all bankruptcy cases filed in the judicial district served by the office; Advise and partner with the Executive Office and the United States Trustee on policy questions, legal issues of national importance arising in cases, and other significant matters to enhance the Program's mission locally, and help develop and implement policies and strategies designed to faithfully execute a uniform application of bankruptcy law; Supervise and manage a staff of trial attorneys, auditors, paralegals, and support staff, including assigning and monitoring work at the office and regional level in accordance with principles of shared staffing and functional consolidation; Oversee and assist in difficult, complex, or precedent-setting bankruptcy cases and in developing and implementing civil enforcement and litigation strategies to address fraud and abuse identified in bankruptcy cases; Carry a caseload of civil enforcement, chapter 11, and trustee oversight matters; Participate or provide oversight in all appellate matters before the Bankruptcy Court Appellate Panel (if applicable), the United States District Court, and the United States Courts of Appeal; Appoint and supervise all private trustees who administer bankruptcy cases filed under chapter 7, 13, and 12 of the Bankruptcy Code; Provide outreach to other interested constituents and those involved in the bankruptcy systems such as the bankruptcy court, the bar, other federal and state agencies, including public speaking and conducting training, as appropriate; Work with the Program's federal and state law enforcement partners to report criminal activity identified through bankruptcy case oversight; and, Work on other national projects and priorities as assigned.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.
S.
Citizen or National Must complete a Background Investigation to include drug testing Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable May require completion of one year probationary period COVID vaccination status may be requested for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols.
Qualifications Required Qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic and professional credentials, superior oral and written communication skills, good judgment, and the ability to function with minimal guidance in a demanding legal environment.
Further, an applicant must have a J.
D.
degree from an accredited law school; be an active member of the bar (any U.
S.
jurisdiction) in good standing; and, have at least five years post-J.
D.
professional legal or other relevant experience advocating on behalf of clients, interpreting, or applying provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and related laws, rules, and regulations that arise in bankruptcy cases.
Applicants must be an active member of a state bar in good standing.
Please note, in select few jurisdictions, federal attorneys are required to be active members of the jurisdiction's state bar.
Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the required qualifications listed above, the ideal candidate will have: Three or more years' experience in management and personnel supervision; A minimum of five years of chapter 11 experience; A demonstrated record of analyzing complex legal problems, interpreting statutory provisions, developing litigation strategies, and superior trial practice skills; Have outstanding organizational skills and the ability to address a broad array of issues arising in a large volume of cases; The ability to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a wide variety of cases and projects; The ability to set, manage, and balance diverse, evolving, and challenging projects and priorities; Demonstrated initiative and creativity; Strong information technology skills, including using data bases and IT systems to manage work; Outstanding presentation and public speaking skills; Experience working with, or for, federal agencies; and, A commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.
Additional information Salary This position is on the AD pay scale, is a full-time and permanent position, and the possible current salary range is $119,500 to $189,300 per annum.
Years and type of experience will determine the appropriate salary level.
Number of Positions 1 Travel Periodic travel is required for work assignments and training.
Relocation Expenses Relocation expenses may be authorized to current USTP employees only, based on USTP policy.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The application materials are required to be submitted electronically as a pdf file by all applicants (including attorneys currently appointed to positions in the Department of Justice) and emailed to: ustp.
employment@usdoj.
gov with the subject line AUST-KANSAS CITY-01-2024.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
When addressing the specialized experience statement, applicants must present evidence of the experience in their resume.
If the specialized experience statement is repeated, in the applicant's resume, Human Resources will deem the applicant as ineligible.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
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 that details months and years of education and employment, and states the month and year of earliest bar admission; 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); If you are a current or former Federal employee, most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action; CTAP/ICTAP documentation (if applicable); and, Schedule (A) documentation, (if applicable).
Email the document to: ustp.
employment@usdoj.
gov with the subject line AUST-KANSAS CITY-01-2024.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply ***** If you would like to be considered for the position of Attorney Advisor (GS-0905-14/15), please Email the document to: ustp.
employment@usdoj.
gov with the subject line AUST-KANSAS CITY-01-2024.
***** Note: The application materials are required to be submitted electronically as a PDF file by all applicants (including attorneys currently appointed to positions in the Department of Justice) and e-mailed to ustp.
employment@usdoj.
gov Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please reference announcement OPR ATY 18-001 in the e-mail subject line and in your cover letter.
No telephone calls please.
For more information about OPR, please visit our Web page at U.
S.
Trustee Program | Department of Justice Relocation expenses or extended TDY will not be authorized.
Agency contact information Ruth Ann Abrams Email Ruth.
Ann.
Abrams@usdoj.
gov Address Executive Office of the US Trustee Program JMD Human Resources 2 Constitution Square 145 N Street NE Washington, DC 20530 US Next steps This is a public notice flyer.
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If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below: Legal Careers | Assistant United States Trustee | United States Department of Justice https://www.
justice.
gov/legal-careers/job/assistant-united-states-attorney-20 USTP.
USAJobs.
gov This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships.
For more information about OPR, please visit our Web page at: https://www.
justice.
gov/opr Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents 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 that details months and years of education and employment, and states the month and year of earliest bar admission; 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); If you are a current or former Federal employee, most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action; CTAP/ICTAP documentation (if applicable); and, Schedule (A) documentation, (if applicable).
Email the document to: ustp.
employment@usdoj.
gov with the subject line AUST-KANSAS CITY-01-2024.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help This job is open to The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agency 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.