OFFICE OF THE U.S. TRUSTEE
GREENBELT, MARYLAND
EXPERIENCED TRIAL ATTORNEY/GS-12 TO GS-15
About the Office: The Office of the U.S. Trustee, U.S. Department of Justice, is seeking an experienced attorney for Region 4 in the district of Maryland. The attorney will review cases for bankruptcy fraud and abuse (both civil and criminal), issues of public trust and the integrity of the bankruptcy system; assist with the administration of cases filed under Chapters 7,11, 12 or 13 of the Bankruptcy Code; draft pleadings and briefs and litigate matters in the Bankruptcy Courts, the U.S. District Courts and the U.S. Courts of Appeals; and perform substantial non-litigation duties related to the supervision of trustees and the administration of cases.
Qualifications: Applicants
must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction),
and have at least three years of post J.D. experience in the practice of law in
the areas of bankruptcy, litigation, appellate, business or financial.. Outstanding
academic credentials are essential. Familiarity with bankruptcy law and the principles
of accounting, as well as knowledge of business and financial matters, prosecutorial
experience, and/or strong investigative skills are preferred. Applicants must
submit an OF-612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment) or a resume, law
school transcript and cover letter highlighting skills and qualifications to:
U.S. Department of Justice
Office of the U.S. Trustee
6304 Ivy
Lane, Suite 600
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Ref: GB-0025
A current SF-171 (Application for Federal Employment) will still be accepted as well. No telephone calls please.
Salary: Current salary and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The possible salary range is GS-12 (($60,638 - $78,826) to GS-15 ($100,231 - 130,305). Applications must be postmarked no later than midnight on November 5, 2004.
Department Policies: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and enourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify Jerilynn Walker, 202-616-1000 or by email at: Jerilynn.Walker@usdoj.gov.
It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Dual citizens of the U. S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: www.usdoj.gov/oarm/attvacancies.html