What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff attorney position at U.S. Bankruptcy Administrator, Western District of North Carolina?
Duties.
The staff attorney will provide substantive legal analysis, advice, and assistance on
cases pending before the US Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of North Carolina or on
appeal. Typical responsibilities include:
- Monitor petitions, motions, applications, and other pleadings filed by parties for substantive issues relevant to the Bankruptcy Administrator’s duties
- Perform legal research and analysis
- Draft and file pleadings in bankruptcy cases or on appeal
- Appear in court as a representative of the Bankruptcy Administrator
- Conduct section 341 first meetings of creditors in chapter 11 cases
- Review Chapter 7 Trustee semiannual/quarterly reports and audits
- Review applications to be approved as providers of credit counseling and financial management courses
- Monitor changes in the law and brief the Bankruptcy Administrator
- Travel to attend hearings, meetings of creditors, and for other duties as needed
- Perform other day-to-day duties as assigned
Requirements. A qualified candidate must be a law school graduate and member in good standing of the North Carolina State Bar. Applicants must be citizens of the United States or be authorized to work in the United States. Non-citizens may be interviewed and considered for employment, but employment offers will only be made to individuals who qualify under one of the exceptions in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B).
Employment is subject to a satisfactory background investigation, including but not limited to an FBI name and fingerprint check. The selected candidate may be appointed provisionally, and retention will depend upon a favorable suitability determination of the background check or investigation.
Selection Criteria. The successful applicant will have an established capacity or clearly demonstrated aptitude for excellence in bankruptcy practice and a reputation for integrity. Demonstrable experience in discovery, depositions, and trial work preferred. Applicants must also possess the ability to communicate effectively with debtors and their counsel, parties in interest, colleagues, and court personnel as part of their employment.