Description

The U.S. Trustee Program is hiring a Trial Attorney (Chapter11) to serve within the Office of General Counsel. This dynamic position offers the chance to:

Provide expert legal counsel and litigation support on a broad range of Chapter11 issues—from individual SubchapterV cases to major corporate restructurings 
Litigate key matters related to corporate governance, employment applications, fee applications, disclosure statements, and plan confirmations 
Offer strategic advice and guidance to senior managers and field teams, ensuring uniformity and quality across offices 
Collaborate with USTP field offices to address challenging or novel Chapter11 legal issues 
Engage in high-level counsel, including advising field-office litigators on legal strategy, reflecting the full depth of Chapter11 responsibilities 
 

Ideal candidates will bring deep expertise in chapter 11 bankruptcy law and practice, a clear understanding of litigation skills and strategy, and the ability to manage complex Chapter11 cases from multiple perspectives. If you're passionate about federal public service and shaping bankruptcy practice, this is your chance to make a national impact.

Learn more and apply here: https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/trial-attorney-chapter-11.

Requirements

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.
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; substantial Chapter 11 experience and a general understanding of the USTP’s priorities and positions; 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 interpreting, applying, and advocating under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and related laws, rules, and regulations that apply 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 statutes, rules, and regulations, and developing litigation strategies; and displaying 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 multiple cases;
The ability to articulate accurately and precisely critical issues in a 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, including the ability to work in a professional and collegial manner with staff and managers at every level in high-pressure, time-sensitive situations;
Strong information technology skills, including using databases and IT systems to manage and track work; Experience working with or for federal agencies; and
A commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.
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.