Attorneys

The United States Trustee Program (USTP) offers opportunities for professional attorneys to work on a variety of significant and complex bankruptcy issues.

Attorney

Attorneys with the USTP oversee bankruptcy cases filed in the federal judicial districts within their regions and coordinate with U.S. Attorneys Offices on enforcement matters.

Vacancies

Assistant United States Trustee

Assistant United States Trustees (AUSTs) provide administrative support and personnel management for their field office. AUSTs also perform duties related to case administration, assist in maintaining a panel of private trustees, and serve as a liaison to the bankruptcy court and any parties or entities involved in the bankruptcy system.

Vacancies

United States Trustee

United States Trustees (USTs) serve as the chief legal officer and management official of a region. Within their region, USTs manage case administration, civil enforcement, office staff and private trustees, and more. USTs are selected by the Attorney General for five-year terms that are subject to renewal. These are “at will” appointments.

Vacancies

There are currently no vacancies open.

The Attorney General’s Honors Program

Since 1953, the Attorney General’s Honors Program has been recognized as the nation's premier entry-level federal attorney recruitment program. The Honors Program attracts candidates from hundreds of law schools across the country, representing a broad cross section of experiences and interests. Selections are made based on many elements of a candidate’s background, including: journal, moot court, mock trial and clinical experience, past employment, academic achievement, extracurricular activities that relate to the work of Justice and the relevant component, and a demonstrated commitment to government service. The Department of Justice seeks high caliber attorneys to advance its mission and welcomes candidates whose backgrounds reflect the Nation's rich diversity.

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