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About the Office: The Office of the U.S. Trustee for Region 15 is a component of the Department of Justice’s United States Trustee Program, which oversees the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system. The office monitors the administration of bankruptcy cases, identifies potential fraud, appoints interim trustees for chapter 7 cases, oversees debtors-in-possession in chapter 11 cases, and appoints and supervises standing trustees in chapter 13 cases. The United States Trustee for Region 15 serves the federal judicial districts established for Southern District of California, the District of Hawaii, the District of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The regional office is located in San Diego, CA.

The Office of the U.S. Trustee - Region 15 is seeking an attorney with experience in litigation and bankruptcy law to oversee bankruptcy cases filed in the federal judicial districts served by the Region and/or field office. Responsibilities include litigating enforcement matters on behalf of the Program, supervising private trustees, handling appellate matters, and referring potential criminal conduct identified through bankruptcy oversight. The Program aims to hire skilled Trial Attorneys and provide them with frequent, meaningful courtroom experience across a wide range of issues arising in bankruptcy cases. Typical duties of a field office Trial Attorney include:

• Overseeing the administration of bankruptcy cases filed in the judicial districts served by the Region and field office.
• Litigating civil enforcement matters in consumer bankruptcy cases, including discharge objections, dismissal proceedings involving debtors’ ability to repay creditors, attorney misconduct, and misconduct by non-attorney document preparation services.
• Assisting with appellate matters.
• Partnering with the Executive Office and the United States Trustee on issues of national importance to support the Program’s mission locally and to help develop and implement policies that ensure uniform application of bankruptcy law.
• Supervising private trustees who administer cases filed under chapters 7, 13, 11, Subchapter V, and 12 of the Bankruptcy Code.
• Collaborating with Program bankruptcy Auditors, Paralegal Specialists, and other support staff in the Region.
• Working with federal and state law enforcement partners to report criminal activity identified through bankruptcy case oversight.
• Conducting outreach to stakeholders in the bankruptcy system, including the bankruptcy court, bar, and other federal and state agencies.

Participating in national projects and priorities, as assigned.

For qualification requirements and application details, check out the full job announcement at Legal Careers | Trial Attorney (Bankruptcy) | United States Department of Justice and submit your application package to ustp.employement@usdoj.gov. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/30/2026 to receive consideration.

Pay: $121,500.00 - $197,200.00 per year

Work Location: In person