Assistant United States Attorney - Bankruptcy
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
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Posted: January 22, 2026 (1 day ago)
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US Bankruptcy Judge
U.S. Courts
Judicial Branch
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a United States Bankruptcy Judge, where you'll handle legal cases involving bankruptcies, debts, and related financial matters in federal court.
It's a prestigious 14-year appointment requiring deep legal experience and strong personal integrity.
Ideal candidates are seasoned lawyers with at least five years of active practice who demonstrate fairness, competence, and a calm judicial demeanor.
Key Requirements
- Membership in good standing of the bar of at least one state, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico
- At least five years of active practice of law (some substitutes may be authorized)
- Reputation for integrity, good character, and commitment to equal justice under the law
- Outstanding legal ability and competence
- Sound mental and physical health to perform judicial duties
- Judicial temperament demonstrated through demeanor, character, and personality
- No close familial relation to judges of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, Judicial Council, or district court
Full Job Description
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit seeks applications from highly qualified candidates for a fourteen-year appointment as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Missouri.
The position is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The vacancy was created by the retirement of Judge Dennis R. Dow.
To be qualified for appointment, an applicant must: (1) Be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of at least one state, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and a member in good standing of any other bar of which the applicant is a member; (2) Have been engaged in the active practice of law for a period of at least five years (some substitutes authorized); (3) Possess, and have a reputation for, integrity and good character; possess, and have demonstrated, a commitment to equal justice under the law; possess, and have demonstrated, outstanding legal ability and competence; be of sound mental and physical health sufficient to perform the essential duties of the office; and indicate by demeanor, character, and personality that the applicant would exhibit judicial temperament if appointed; and (4) Not be related by blood or marriage to a judge of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, to a member of the Eighth Circuit Judicial Council, or to a judge of the district court to be served, within the degrees specified in 28 U.S.C.
458, at the time of the initial appointment. Major Duties:
- The basic jurisdiction of a United States Bankruptcy Judge is specified in Titles 11 and 28, United States Code, and amendments thereto.
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