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Trial Attorney | LEGAL-CAREERS | Department of Justice

https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/trial-attorney-647

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Open & closing dates

02/14/2023 to 03/14/2023
Salary

$124,026 - $161,231 per year
Pay scale & grade

GS 14 - 15
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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Miami, FL
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent -
Work schedule

Full-time -
Service

Excepted
Promotion potential

15
Job family (Series)

0905 Attorney
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number

USTP-23-11846264-DE
Control number

706754000

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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About the Office:

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. The USTP is a national program with 21 regions consisting of 90 field offices, and has broad administrative, regulatory, and enforcement authorities in bankruptcy cases, including chapter 7 and 13 consumer cases, family farmer chapter 12 cases, small business reorganizations, 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 15 percent of federal agency subcomponents and ranked fifth out of 18 components within the DOJ in the 2021 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 80 percent of the core survey questions, including questions related to achieving mission, overall satisfaction with the organization, and employee recognition.

We invite you to visit the USTP's website, the Region 21 website, and the City of Miami, FL website.

USTP offers a flexible telework policy, including two routine telework days per week.

Job Description:

The USTP is seeking an attorney experienced in litigation practice and bankruptcy law to oversee bankruptcy cases filed in the federal judicial districts covered by the Region and/or field office, litigate enforcement matters on behalf of the Program, oversee private trustees, handle appellate matters, and refer criminal conduct identified in connection with bankruptcy case oversight. The Program seeks to hire and cultivate talented trial attorneys and provides them with frequent and meaningful court experience on a variety of issues arising in bankruptcy cases.

As a Trial Attorney in a field office, the typical duties include the following:

Oversee the administration of bankruptcy cases filed in the judicial districts served by the Region and the field office;
Litigate issues arising in chapter 11 proceedings, including those involving corporate governance, and issues arising in employment applications, fee applications, disclosure statements, and plan confirmation matters;
Litigate civil enforcement matters arising in consumer bankruptcy cases, including discharge objections, dismissal proceedings involving debtors' ability to repay creditors, attorney misconduct matters, and non-attorney document preparation servicer misconduct;
Assist with appellate matters arising in the Region and district;
Partner with the Executive Office and the United States Trustee on issues of national importance to enhance the Program's mission locally, and to help develop and implement policies and strategies designed to faithfully execute a uniform application of bankruptcy law; Supervise private trustees in the Region who administer bankruptcy cases filed under chapter 7, 13, 11 (subchapter 5), and 12 of the Bankruptcy Code;
Work with Program bankruptcy auditors, paralegals, and support staff in the Region;
Work with the Program's federal and state law enforcement partners to report criminal activity identified through bankruptcy case oversight;
Provide 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.

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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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic and professional credentials; superior oral and written communication skills; outstanding legal research, analytical, and legal reasoning skills; outstanding 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 four (4) 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.

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the required qualifications listed above, the ideal candidate will have:

A demonstrated record of analyzing complex legal problems, interpreting statutory, rule, and regulatory provisions developing litigation strategies, and superior trial practice skills;
A demonstrated record of litigating complex matters including experience taking depositions, examining witnesses under oath, and propounding formal written discovery;
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 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 interpersonal communication skills;
Strong information technology skills, including using data bases and IT systems to manage and track work;
Experience working with or for federal agencies;
Experience in bankruptcy, especially complex chapter 11 proceedings; and
A commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.

Additional information

Salary:
Position is on the GS pay scale, full-time and permanent, FPL of GS-15, and possible current annual salary range is GS-14 ($124,026 - $161,231); or GS-15 ($145,887 - $183,500). Years and type of experience will determine the appropriate grade level.

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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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.

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 Trial Attorney-Miami-02-2023.

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.

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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.
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.

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 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); CTAP/ICTAP documentation (if applicable); and
- Schedule (A) documentation, (if applicable).
Email the document to: ustp.employment@usdoj.govwith the subject line Trial Attorney-Miami-02-2023.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

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.
***** If you would like to be considered for the position of Trial Attorney (GS-0905-14/15), please submit your application to ustp.employment@usdoj.gov with the subject line Trial Attorney-Miami-02-2023*****

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 Trial Attorney-Miami-02-2023 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

Agency contact information

Ronicia Griddine

Phone

000-000-0000

Email

ronicia.griddine@usdoj.gov

Address

Executive Office of the US Trustee Program
JMD Human Resources
2 Constitution Square
145 N Street NE
Washington, DC 20530
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

This is a public notice Flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USAJOBS. If you are interested in applying please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the link below.

Trial Attorney | LEGAL-CAREERS | Department of Justice

https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/trial-attorney-647

This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Legal Careers | Department of Justice.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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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 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); CTAP/ICTAP documentation (if applicable); and
Schedule (A) documentation, (if applicable).

Email the document to: ustp.employment@usdoj.govwith the subject line Trial Attorney-Miami-02-2023.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

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

***** If you would like to be considered for the position of Trial Attorney (GS-0905-14/15), please submit your application to ustp.employment@usdoj.gov with the subject line Trial Attorney-Miami-02-2023*****

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 Trial Attorney-Miami-02-2023 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

Ronicia Griddine

Phone

000-000-0000

Email

ronicia.griddine@usdoj.gov

Address

Executive Office of the US Trustee Program
JMD Human Resources
2 Constitution Square
145 N Street NE
Washington, DC 20530
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

This job announcement has closed

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Job closed

Open & closing dates

02/14/2023 to 03/14/2023
Salary

$124,026 - $161,231 per year
Pay scale & grade

GS 14 - 15
Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Miami, FL
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent -
Work schedule

Full-time -
Service

Excepted
Promotion potential

15
Job family (Series)

0905 Attorney
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number

USTP-23-11846264-DE
Control number

706754000

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/706754000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

Trial Attorney

Department of Justice

Summary

Overview

Open & closing dates

Salary

Pay scale & grade

Location

Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Appointment type

Work schedule

Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Announcement number

Control number

This job is open to

The public

Duties

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

Additional information

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

How to Apply

Agency contact information

Ronicia Griddine

Phone

Email

Address

Next steps

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