What are the responsibilities and job description for the US Bankruptcy Judge position at U.S. Courts?
Summary
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 District of Minnesota at St. Paul, Minnesota.
This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Duties
https : / / www.ca8.uscourts.gov / employment-8th-circuit-court-appeals.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
https : / / www.ca8.uscourts.gov / about-court.
Qualifications
The basic jurisdiction of a United States Bankruptcy Judge is specified in Titles 11 and 28, United States Code, and amendments thereto. To be qualified for appointment, an applicant must :
Education
Juris Doctor.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A Merit Selection Panel will review all applications and recommend to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, in confidence, persons considered to be best qualified. Appointment is subject to a background investigation, and applicants may be required to submit additional disclosures in the course of the selection process. The current annual salary is $227,608. Applicants shall be considered without regard to race, color, age (over 40), gender, religion, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.
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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Please read the "How to Apply" section.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Application forms may be obtained on line from the Clerk of the U.S. District Court for Minnesota at https : / / www.mnd.uscourts.gov / , the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Minnesota https : / / www.mnd.uscourts.gov / , and the Circuit Executive's Office in St. Louis, Missouri by e-mail at CE8employment@ca8.uscourts.gov or by phone 314-244-2600. Persons selected must comply with the financial disclosure requirements pursuant to the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, Pub. L. No. 95-521, 92 Stat. 1824 (1978) (codified as amended at 5 U.S.C. app. §§ 101-111). Applications should be submitted only by the applicant personally and should indicate the applicant's willingness to serve if selected. Applications should be submitted to Ms. Millie B. Adams, Circuit Executive, 111 South 10th Street, Suite 26.325, St. Louis, Missouri 63102-1116, and must be received by not later than 4 : 00 pm (Central Time) Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Agency contact information
Human Resources
CE8employment@ca8.uscourts.gov
Address
US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse
111 South 10th St.
Suite 26.325
St. Louis, MO 63102-1116
Next steps
Please read the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries
Required Documents
Please read the "How to Apply" section.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Application forms may be obtained on line from the Clerk of the U.S. District Court for Minnesota at https : / / www.mnd.uscourts.gov / , the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Minnesota https : / / www.mnd.uscourts.gov / , and the Circuit Executive's Office in St. Louis, Missouri by e-mail at CE8employment@ca8.uscourts.gov or by phone 314-244-2600. Persons selected must comply with the financial disclosure requirements pursuant to the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, Pub. L. No. 95-521, 92 Stat. 1824 (1978) (codified as amended at 5 U.S.C. app. §§ 101-111). Applications should be submitted only by the applicant personally and should indicate the applicant's willingness to serve if selected. Applications should be submitted to Ms. Millie B. Adams, Circuit Executive, 111 South 10th Street, Suite 26.325, St. Louis, Missouri 63102-1116, and must be received by not later than 4 : 00 pm (Central Time) Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Agency contact information
Human Resources
CE8employment@ca8.uscourts.gov
Address
US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse
111 South 10th St.
Suite 26.325
St. Louis, MO 63102-1116
Next steps
Please read the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Salary : $227,608
