TRIAL ATTORNEY

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.

TO LEARN MORE AND APPLY, VISIT: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/706754000

ASSISTANT UNITED STATES TRUSTEE

The Office of the U.S. Trustee, Southern District of Florida, is seeking an experienced attorney for the position of Assistant U.S. Trustee. The incumbent is responsible for the management and the administration of cases filed under Chapter 7, 11, 12 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the vacancy announcement, #AUST-Miami-03-2022, qualification requirements and application procedures by going to the link below. An EO/ Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

As an Assistant United States Trustee in a FL field office, 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.

Due to COVID-19, if selected, you may be expected to telework for an undefined period under the Department’s evacuation authority, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Employees in this status may be notified of a requirement to report in person to the component workplace with an advance notice of not less than 30 days. Prior to a requirement to report to the workplace, employees may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the component’s telework policy.

TO LEARN MORE AND APPLY, VISIT: https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/assistant-united-states-trustee-17

TRIAL ATTORNEY, REGION 21

The Program 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;
• Advise and partner with the Executive Office and the United States Trustee on policy questions and legal issues of national importance arising in cases 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 private trustees in the Region who administer bankruptcy cases filed under chapter 7, 13, and 12 of the Bankruptcy Code;
• Work with a staff of 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.

Due to COVID-19, if selected, you may be expected to telework for an undefined period under the Department’s evacuation authority, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Employees in this status may be notified of a requirement to report in person to the component workplace with an advance notice of not less than 30 days. Prior to a requirement to report to the workplace, employees may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the component’s telework policy.

 TO LEARN MORE AND APPLY, VISIT: https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/trial-attorney-549

TRIAL ATTORNEY, REGION 21

The Program 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;
• Advise and partner with the Executive Office and the United States Trustee on policy questions and legal issues of national importance arising in cases 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 private trustees in the Region who administer bankruptcy cases filed under chapter 7, 13, and 12 of the Bankruptcy Code;
• Work with a staff of 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.

Due to COVID-19, if selected, you may be expected to telework for an undefined period under the Department’s evacuation authority, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Employees in this status may be notified of a requirement to report in person to the component workplace with an advance notice of not less than 30 days. Prior to a requirement to report to the workplace, employees may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the component’s telework policy.

 TO LEARN MORE AND APPLY, VISIT: https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/trial-attorney-549

TRIAL ATTORNEY, REGION 21

The Program 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;
• Advise and partner with the Executive Office and the United States Trustee on policy questions and legal issues of national importance arising in cases 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 private trustees in the Region who administer bankruptcy cases filed under chapter 7, 13, and 12 of the Bankruptcy Code;
• Work with a staff of 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.

Due to COVID-19, if selected, you may be expected to telework for an undefined period under the Department’s evacuation authority, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Employees in this status may be notified of a requirement to report in person to the component workplace with an advance notice of not less than 30 days. Prior to a requirement to report to the workplace, employees may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the component’s telework policy.

 TO LEARN MORE AND APPLY, VISIT: https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/trial-attorney-549

RESTRUCTURING AND INSOLVENCY SENIOR LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Downtown Miami boutique firm specializing in bankruptcy, receiverships, corporate reorganization, and complex commercial litigation is seeking a 6-8-year restructuring and insolvency litigation associate attorney.

Key responsibilities:

• Work closely with partners on complex business restructuring, reorganization, and insolvency litigation matters.
• Work directly with debtors in possession, creditors’ committees, trustees, equity security holders, and institutional creditors.

Qualifications:

• At least 6-8 years of restructuring and reorganization experience working on sophisticated transactions and insolvency litigation matters. Complex cross-border restructurings a plus.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Manage cases with limited supervision.
• Deposition and trial experience preferred. First chair deposition, trial or evidentiary hearing experience a plus.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Florida or be willing to sit for the next Florida bar exam.
• Must be willing to travel (when safe to do so)
• Candidates must be able to work with a high volume and varied caseload, prioritize, and must be able to communicate with clients/co-workers effectively and efficiently. They must further possess excellent typing and organizational skills, with a keen eye towards detail and ability to work in a team environment and multi-task. Candidates must also be able to work under pressure and deadlines and must be disciplined to work in a remote environment with minimal supervision.

Firm offers competitive salary and benefits in a pleasant working environment.

Please send your resume to jobs@bastamron.com with the words Restructuring and Insolvency Senior Litigation Associate in the subject line. Please include your compensation expectation, a writing sample, and a short sentence or two about why you will be a positive addition to our team.

RESTRUCTURING AND INSOLVENCY JUNIOR LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Downtown Miami boutique firm specializing in bankruptcy, receiverships, corporate reorganization, and complex commercial litigation is seeking a junior 2+ years restructuring and insolvency litigation associate attorney.

Key responsibilities:

Work closely with partners and other team members on complex business restructuring, reorganization, and insolvency litigation matters.

Qualifications and requirements:

• At least 2+ years of restructuring and reorganization experience working on insolvency litigation matters.
• Candidate should preferably have some background in and a solid understanding of restructuring practice.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience making appearances in bankruptcy court.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Florida
• Candidates must be able to work with a high volume and varied caseload, prioritize, and have strong interpersonal skills to communicate with clients/co-workers effectively and efficiently. They must further possess excellent organizational skills, with a keen eye towards detail and ability to work in a team environment and multi-task. Candidates must also be able to work under pressure and deadlines and be disciplined to work in a remote environment with minimal supervision.
• An ideal candidate is someone who excelled academically, is a high achiever and self-starter who cares about themselves, the community, fellow team members, and clients, and is willing to do what it takes to get the job done.

Firm offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and benefits in a pleasant working environment.

Please send your resume to jobs@bastamron.com with the words Restructuring and Insolvency Junior Litigation Associate in the subject line. Please include your compensation expectation, a writing sample, and a short sentence or two about why you will be a positive addition to our team.