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trial attorney
united states trustee program (ustp)
newark, nj
attorney
one newark center
suite 2100
newark, nj 07102
united states
trial attorney-newark-09-2023
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. we invite you to visit the ustp's website for more information about the ustp and the region 3 website for information on the ustp newark office. the city of newark website provides information about newark, nj. 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 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 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. to apply, interested candidates must submit one (1) pdf document containing the following:

a cover letter that highlights the applicant’s interest in the position and addresses in detail how all qualifications are met;
a current resume that details months and years of education and employment, and states the month and year of earliest bar admission;
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 pdf document to: ustp. email the pdf document to: with the subject line trial attorney-newark-09-2023. individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact one of the department’s disability points of contact (dpoc) to express an interest in being considered for a position. congress generally prohibits agencies from employing non-citizens within the united states, except for a few narrow exceptions as set forth in the annual appropriations act (see, /). applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e. although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit standard form (sf) 15, application for 10-point veteran preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the opm website, www. en español
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