United States Trustee Recruitment

The U.S. Trustee Program (USTP) consists of 21 regions established by statute, each of which is headed by a U.S. Trustee appointed by the Attorney General to a five-year term (subject to renewal). These are “at will” appointments. 28 U.S.C. § 581.

The United States Trustee serves as the chief legal officer and management official of the region. Among the key duties are:

• Overseeing bankruptcy case administration within the region;
• Directing the region’s civil enforcement and criminal referral activities;
• Appointing, overseeing, and evaluating the activities of private trustees who handle the day-to-day administration of cases;
• Overseeing the administration of and litigation in chapter 11 cases to ensure compliance with the Bankruptcy Code and Rules, including professional employment, conflicts of interest, professional and executive compensation, and financial accountability;
• Managing professional and support staff, and creating a culture that values human resources and the contributions necessary to maintaining a mission-driven focus;
• Fostering productive relationships with the USTP’s leadership team, as well as private trustees, bankruptcy judges, bankruptcy clerks’ offices, and bankruptcy professionals within the region; and
• Serving as the USTP’s representative to both the local and national bankruptcy communities.

Open United States Trustee Recruitments

Currently there are no open advertisements.