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Bankruptcy Judge, Southern District of Florida at Fort Lauderdale

Judicial Branch
U.S. Courts
United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
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Summary

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit seeks applications from all highly qualified candidates for a fourteen-year term of appointment as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of Florida at Fort Lauderdale.

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
06/11/2025 to 07/25/2025
Salary
$227,608 to - $227,608 per year
Pay scale & grade
NA 00
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Travel may be required to other courthouses to hear cases. The frequency of travel will depend on the circumstances of the district.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Subject to determination by Chief District Judge and Judicial Council
Appointment type
Term - 14-year appointment
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
DE-12748199-25-LO
Control number
838590700

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Clarification from the agency

All qualified candidates.

Duties

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The basic jurisdiction of a bankruptcy judge is specified in Title 28, United States Code and explained in Title 11, United States Code, as well as in 98 Stat. 344, Pub. L. 98-353, Title I, § 120.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Must be a citizen of the United States or be eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

  • Must be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of at least one state, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and a member in good standing of every other bar of which the applicant is a member.
  • Must (1) possess, and have a reputation for, integrity and good character; (2) possess, and have demonstrated, a commitment to equal justice under the law; (3) possess, and have demonstrated, outstanding legal ability and competence; (4) indicate by demeanor, character, and personality that the applicant would exhibit judicial temperament if appointed; and (5) be of sound physical and mental health sufficient to perform the essential duties of the office.
  • Must not be related by blood or marriage to (1) a judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; (2) a member of the Judicial Council of the Eleventh Circuit; or (3) a judge of the district court to be served, within the degrees specified in section 458 of title 28, United States Code, at the time of the initial appointment.
  • Must have been engaged in the active practice of law for a period of at least five years. The judicial council may consider other suitable legal experience as a substitute for the active practice of law.
  • Must comply with the financial disclosure requirements pursuant to the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, Pub. L No. 95-521, 92 Stat. 1824 (1978) (codified as amended at 5 U.S.C. app. §§ 101-111).

Education

Please see "Qualifications" section.

Additional information

The United States Courts are Equal Opportunity Employers

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The best qualified applicant will be selected pursuant to Addendum Six of the Eleventh Circuit Rules. The selection process will be confidential and competitive. Persons shall be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, or disability.

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