Trial Attorney (Bankruptcy)
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Position ID:
USTP-26-12906294-DE
City:
Newark, New Jersey
Date Posted:
2026-03-09
Expiration Time:
2026-04-05
Job Type:
Job Category:
Attorney
Salary:
125431 - 197200 PA
Job Summary
This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below: Legal Careers | Trial Attorney | United States Department of Justice https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/trial-attorney-199
Job Description
Qualifications Required Qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate strong academic and professional credentials; excellent oral and written communication skills; superior legal research, analytical, and reasoning abilities; sound judgment; and the ability to work independently in a demanding legal environment. Applicants must hold a J.D. from an accredited law school and possess the minimum post-law degree experience listed below, or relevant experience involving client advocacy and the interpretation or application of the United States Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and related laws, rules, and regulations. Meeting the minimum post-law degree legal experience requirements does not guarantee selection at that grade level. GS13: Minimum 1.5 years of post J.D. legal experience. GS14: Minimum 2.5 years of post J.D. legal experience. GS15: Minimum 4 years of post J.D. legal experience. Applicants must be active members in good standing of a state bar. Please note that in certain jurisdictions, federal attorneys must maintain active membership in that jurisdiction's state bar. Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the required qualifications, the ideal candidate will demonstrate: A strong record of analyzing complex legal issues; interpreting statutes, rules, and regulations; developing litigation strategies; and exhibiting superior trial practice skills. Experience litigating complex matters, including taking depositions, examining witnesses under oath, and conducting formal written discovery. Experience in bankruptcy practice, particularly complex chapter 11 proceedings. Exceptional organizational abilities and the capacity to manage a high volume of cases involving diverse issues. The ability to articulate critical issues clearly and accurately across a broad range of matters and projects. Skill in setting, managing, and balancing multiple, evolving, and challenging priorities. Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and sound professional judgment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiency with information technology, including the use of databases and IT systems to manage and track work. Experience working with or within federal agencies. A commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.