Trial Attorney - Houston, United States - US Justice, U.S. Trustee Program

Description

Duties:


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 89 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 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 for more information about the USTP and the Region 7 website for information on the USTP Houston office.

The City of Houston website provides information about Houston, TX.

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

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.

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.

The typical duties of a field office Trial Attorney include:

• Oversee the administration of bankruptcy cases filed in the judicial districts served by the Region and the field office.
• Litigate civil enforcement matters arising in consumer bankruptcy cases, including discharge objections, dismissal proceedings involving debtors' ability to repay creditors, attorney misconduct matters, and nonattorney document preparation servicer misconduct.
• Assist with appellate matters arising in the Region and district.
• Supervise private trustees in the Region who administer bankruptcy cases filed under chapters 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

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:


Qualifications
Applicants must be an active member of a state bar in good standing.

Please note, in a select few jurisdictions, federal attorneys are required to be active members of the jurisdiction's state bar.

• 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 unde