Chapter 7 Trustee Positions - United States Trustee Office
Agency Name: United States Trustee Office
Position / Job Title : Chapter 7 Trustee Positions
Location: Seattle/Tacoma
Category : Attorney , Non-Attorney
Job Description: The United States Trustee seeks resumes from persons wishing to be considered for appointment to the panel of trustees who administer cases filed under chapter 7 of title 11 of the United States Code (Bankruptcy Code). The appointment is for cases filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington, with one position to receive case assignments primarily in the Seattle Division and the second position to receive case assignments primarily in the Tacoma Division. Chapter 7 trustees receive compensation and reimbursement for expenses, in each case in which they serve, pursuant to court order under 11 U.S.C. §326 and §330.
The minimum qualifications for appointment are set forth in 28 C.F.R. § 58.3. To be eligible for appointment, an applicant must possess strong administrative, financial, and interpersonal skills. Fiduciary and bankruptcy experience is desirable but not mandatory.
Further information about the appointments and requirements for applications can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/ust/advertisements-vacancies-private-bankruptcy-estate-trustees/public-notice-appointment-panel-chapter-7-trustees
A successful applicant will be required to undergo a background check and must qualify to be bonded. Although chapter 7 trustees are not federal employees, appointments are made consistent with federal Equal Opportunity policies, which prohibit discrimination in employment.
Forward resumes to the United States Trustee, attn: Laurie M. Thornton, 700 Stewart Street, Suite 5103, Seattle WA 98101 or via email to USTP.Region18TrusteeApplications@usdoj.gov.
Applicants should indicate in a cover letter or email that the application is for a Chapter 7 Trustee position in the Western District of Washington, and in which assignment area (or both) the applicant is interested. All resumes and application materials should be received on or before Friday, November 3, 2023.
Application Deadline: November 03, 2023