Federal Clerkship Opportunity

Court Name/Organization: North Carolina Eastern Bankruptcy Administrator Overview of the Position: Successful candidate will be appointed to a one-year term position. Contingent on performance and budget availability, appointed candidate may be offered an extension of their appointment for a second year. The staff attorney will provide substantive legal analysis, advice, and assistance on cases pending before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina or on appeal to the District Court and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Location: Raleigh, NC Opening and Closing Dates: 07/03/2024 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type: N/A Classification Level/Grade: CPS 28 Link to Court Careers Information: https://www.nceba.uscourts.gov/news/position-announcement-staff-attorney

Position Description

The staff attorney will provide substantive legal analysis, advice, and assistance on cases pending before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina or on appeal to the District Court and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Typical responsibilities include:

• Assist in the oversight of the administration of bankruptcy cases filed in the Eastern District of North Carolina

• Conduct section 341 meetings of creditors in chapter 11 cases

• Regularly appear in court as a representative of the Bankruptcy Administrator where the individual will be responsible for the preparation, presentation, and litigation of cases and matters arising under the Bankruptcy Code. - Litigate issues arising in chapter 11 proceedings, including those involving corporate governance, and issues arising in employment applications, fee applications, disclosure statements, and plan confirmation matters

• Litigate civil enforcement matters arising in consumer bankruptcy cases, including discharge objections, dismissal proceedings involving debtors' ability to repay creditors, attorney misconduct matters, and non-attorney document preparation servicer misconduct

• Assist with appellate matters arising in the Eastern District of North Carolina

• Review of financial documents

• Assist in the supervision of private trustees in the District who administer bankruptcy cases filed under chapter 7, 13, and 12 of the Bankruptcy Code

• Work with the federal and state law enforcement partners to report criminal activity identified through bankruptcy case oversight

• Provide outreach to interested constituents, and those involved in the bankruptcy system, such as the bankruptcy court, the bar, and other federal and state agencies

• Travel by personal vehicle to attend hearings, meetings of creditors, and for other duties as needed

• Perform other day-to-day duties as assigned

Qualification

Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic and professional credentials; superior oral and written communication skills; outstanding legal research, analytical, and legal reasoning skills; outstanding judgment; 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 in good standing or eligible for admission to 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.

Benefits

The position offers federal government employment benefits, including participation in health, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement, the Thrift Savings Plan, and paid holidays. For additional detail, visit: http://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits. This is an "Excepted Appointment" and an "At Will" position. Federal Government Civil Service classifications or regulations do not apply. Employees are required to use electronic fund transfer (EFT) for payroll direct deposit.

How To Apply

The following documents are required:

• Cover letter

• Resumé

• Law school transcript

• List of three professional references with current contact information,

• Self-edited writing sample that demonstrates analytical ability

• Completed and signed AO-78, Application for Federal Judicial Branch Employment

These documents must be submitted in PDF format via email to nceba_vacancy@nceba.uscourts.gov.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.