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The United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Southern District of Florida (SDFL), is seeking an experienced attorney to handle litigation in Bankruptcy Courts in the Southern District of Florida. This is an open continuous announcement intended to fill immediate and future vacancies. Applications submitted by July 25, 2025, at 11:59pm EST will be considered first. Applications will be reviewed every 30 days thereafter. Applicants will be notified when their applications are reviewed or referred for further consideration. Hiring will occur on a rolling basis. If selected, you will work with a team including another full-time Bankruptcy AUSA and two full-time bankruptcy paralegals, practicing before all federal bankruptcy courts in this District. You will handle creditor-side bankruptcy representation for federal agencies such as the IRS, Small Business Administration, and Department of Education, in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 proceedings under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, along with related adversary proceedings. You will be assigned cases to litigate from inception to completion as the sole attorney representing these agencies in bankruptcy court, to preserve their claims to payment from the bankruptcy estate. Responsibilities will increase and become more complex as your training and experience progress. Position Requirements :

Applicants must possess excellent academic and professional credentials, superior oral and written communication skills, outstanding legal research and analytical abilities, and a J.D. from an accredited law school. A minimum of two years of creditor-side bankruptcy experience or two years of post-law school clerkship experience with a federal Bankruptcy Judge (or a combination of both) is required. Applicants must be an active member of a state bar in good standing. Residency Requirements

: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information. Selective Service:

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt under the law. Visit www.sss.gov for more information. Requirements

You must be a United States Citizen or National. Initial appointment is conditioned upon satisfactory pre-employment checks, including fingerprint, credit, tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment depends on a favorable background investigation. You must be registered for Selective Service if applicable. J.D. degree and active membership in any U.S. jurisdiction's bar required. Must reside in the district of appointment or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for details. Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year of post-J.D. relevant legal experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

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