USAJOBS · 2 weeks ago
Bankruptcy Administrator
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$156K/yr - $244K/yr
3+ years expThe US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit is seeking a Bankruptcy Administrator who will serve a five year term responsible for the administration of estates in bankruptcy cases. The role includes overseeing a panel of private trustees and ensuring compliance with bankruptcy laws and procedures.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Establishes, maintains, and supervises a panel of private trustees who are eligible and available to serve as trustees in cases under Chapter 7 of Title 11
Prepares and implements a system for recommending a disinterested member of the trustee panel for appointment as trustee in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case
Implements a system for recommending to the court the amount of the bond to be filed under 11 U.S.C. § 322(a), advises the court on the sufficiency of the surety on the bond, monitors the bond the court has set, and recommends any adjustments to that bond
May require reports from any trustee that the administrator determines appropriate
Monitors and, when appropriate, reviews documents and periodic reports to ensure they are completed and timely filed
Acts in the public interest and makes every effort to prevent abuses in the bankruptcy system by monitoring cases and reporting suspected abuses and criminal activity pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3057
Recommends candidates to serve as trustees under Chapters 12 or Chapter 13 of Title 11, and supervises Chapter 12 and Chapter 13 trustees, and may require reports from them as determined
With regard to creditors' committees and equity security holders' committees, recommends candidates for the unsecured creditors' committee and may recommend additional committees as deemed appropriate; may convene and preside at committee meetings
With regard to Chapter 11 trustees and examiners, may move the court to appoint a trustee or examiner in Chapter 11 cases for reasons listed in 11 U.S.C. § 1104 and must recommend a trustee or examiner in a Chapter 11 case if the court decides to appoint one; may ask that the court terminate a trustee's appointment in a Chapter 11 case and restore the debtor to possession and management of the estate's property and to operation of the debtor's business
May convene and preside at meetings of creditors under 11 U.S.C. § 341(a), may convene a meeting of equity security holders, and may examine the debtor at the meeting; and
May perform other duties relating to supervising the administration of estates
Qualification
Required
Must be a citizen of the United States or be eligible to work in the United States
be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of at least one State, the bar of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the bar of the District of Columbia, and be a member in good standing of every other bar of which they are a member
have engaged in the active practice of law for at least three years
be competent to perform the duties of the office
possess, and have a reputation for, integrity and good character
possess, and have demonstrated, a commitment to equal justice under law
possesses, and have demonstrated, outstanding legal ability and competence
indicate by the applicant's demeanor, character, and personality that he or she would exhibit the quality of judgment and temperament required of an officer of the judiciary if appointed
serve full-time and must hold no other civil or military office under the United States, except that retired officers and enlisted personnel of the Regular and Reserve components, and members of the Reserve components, of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and the National Guards may be appointed and serve as administrators
at the time of initial appointment, not be related by blood or marriage to a judge of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals or Judicial Council, or to a judge of the district court or bankruptcy court to be served, within the degree specified in Title 28 U.S.C. § 458
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Benefits
Retirement benefits
Thrift Savings Plan
Health, dental, life, and long term care insurance
Flexible benefits
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