Trial Attorney

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 (Chapter 11) | United States Department of Justice https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/trial-attorney-chapter-11

**Qualifications:**
Qualifications Required Qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic and professional credentials; superior oral and written communication skills; outstanding legal research, analytical, and legal reasoning skills; outstanding judgment; substantial Chapter 11 experience and a general understanding of the USTP's priorities and positions; and the ability to function with minimal guidance in a demanding legal environment. Further, an applicant must have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school; be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) in good standing; and have at least four (4) years post-J.D. professional legal or other relevant experience interpreting, applying, and advocating under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and related laws, rules, and regulations that apply in bankruptcy cases. Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the required qualifications listed above, the ideal candidate will have: A demonstrated record of analyzing complex legal problems, interpreting statutes, rules, and regulations, and developing litigation strategies; and displaying superior trial practice skills; A demonstrated record of litigating complex matters, including experience taking depositions, examining witnesses under oath, and propounding formal written discovery; Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to address a broad array of issues arising in multiple cases; The ability to articulate accurately and precisely critical issues in a variety of cases and projects; The ability to set, manage, and balance diverse, evolving, and challenging projects and priorities; Demonstrated initiative and creativity; Strong interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work in a professional and collegial manner with staff and managers at every level in high-pressure, time-sensitive situations; Strong information technology skills, including using databases and IT systems to manage and track work; Experience working with or for federal agencies; and A commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.