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Law Student - Government in Richmond, VA **

U.S. Trustee Program May 22,2023 Mar 23,2023 Location Richmond VA
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Government

Law Student

Bankruptcy

Administrative Law

Litigation

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## LAW STUDENT VOLUNTEER **Job Description** The United States Trustee Program (USTP) is a litigating component of the Department of Justice (DOJ) 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 provides an excellent opportunity for law students with a background and interest in bankruptcy, litigation, administrative law, policy, and legislation. Law Student Volunteers will assist attorneys in preparing for bankruptcy court appearances, developing bankruptcy fraud referrals, attorney misconduct, screening cases for debtor abuse of the Bankruptcy Code, reviewing documents in chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases, assisting with drafting and filing of motions and objections as appropriate, and monitoring section 341 meetings between debtors and creditors. Field Office Interns may provide litigation support to attorneys, attend bankruptcy hearings, and 341 meetings. **Qualifications** Successful candidates will be first-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students who possess excellent research and writing skills, show attention to detail, have a desire to work as part of a small team of professionals, and are committed to fairness and integrity in the administration of the bankruptcy system. Must be a U.S. citizen. **Salary** Uncompensated student volunteer. Academic credit and transit subsidies are available. **Travel** Travel is not required. **Application Process** Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript and legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages) via email to ustp.employment@usdoj.gov. All documents should be in one PDF. For the Fall 2023 term, the USTP is accepting application for field office internships only. Applicants must indicate their preferred USTP field office work location. The USTP field office locator is available at https://www.justice.gov/ust/us-trustee-regions-and-offices. The application period for Fall 2023 ends on May 31, 2023. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and positions may be filled prior to the final deadline. **Application Deadline** Wednesday, May 31, 2023 **Number of Positions** Multiple **Updated** March 20, 2023 ## Overview of the United States Trustee Program The United States Trustee Program (USTP) is a litigating component of the Department of Justice (DOJ) whose mission is to promote the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system for the benefit of all stakeholders?debtors, creditors, and the public. As a national program with 21 regions consisting of 90 field offices, the USTP has broad administrative, regulatory, and enforcement authorities in bankruptcy cases, including chapter 7 and 13 consumer cases 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 ranks 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. 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, the DOJ welcomes applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. ## LAW STUDENT VOLUNTEER **Job Description** The United States Trustee Program (USTP) is seeking Law Student Volunteers for its 90 field offices located throughout the country. Field Office Interns will assist attorneys in preparing for bankruptcy court appearances, developing bankruptcy fraud referrals, attorney misconduct, screening cases for debtor abuse of the Bankruptcy Code, reviewing documents in chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases, assisting with drafting and filing of motions and objections as appropriate, and monitoring section 341 meetings between debtors and creditors. Field Office Interns may provide litigation support to attorneys, attend bankruptcy hearings, and 341 meetings. **Qualifications** Successful candidates will be first-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students who possess excellent research and writing skills, show attention to detail, have a desire to work as part of a small team of professionals, and are committed to fairness and integrity in the administration of the bankruptcy system. Must be a U.S. citizen. **Salary** Uncompensated student volunteer. Academic credit and transit subsidies are available. **Travel** Travel is not required. **

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First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students

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Submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript and legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages) via email to . All documents should be in one PDF.

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