Contract Opportunities

02-250821-01: Chapter 11 Subchapter V Trustee

U.S. Department of Justice - Office of U.S. Trustee

St. Louis, Missouri

The United States Department of Justice, Office of the United States Trustee, seeks resumes from persons wishing to be considered for inclusion in a pool of trustees who may be appointed on a case-by-case basis to administer cases filed under the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (Subchapter V), which amended chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (Bankruptcy Code). 


Job Number:  02-250821-01:  Chapter 11 Subchapter V Trustee


Company Name:  U.S. Department of Justice - Office of U.S. Trustee


Trustees may be primarily appointed to cases filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. Subchapter V trustees receive compensation and reimbursement for expenses, in each case in which they serve, pursuant to court order under section 330 of the Bankruptcy Code.

Fiduciary and bankruptcy experience is desirable but not mandatory.

Applicants must possess one or more of following minimum qualifications: (i) Be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a state or of the District of Columbia; (ii) Be a certified public accountant; (iii) Hold a bachelor's degree from a full four-year course of study (or the equivalent) of an accredited college or university with a major in a business-related field of study or at least 20 semester-hours of business-related courses; or hold a master's or doctoral degree in a business-related field of study from a college or university of the type described above; or, (iv) Have equivalent experience as deemed acceptable by the U.S. Trustee.



Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

Region 13: Missouri
Due Date: September 19, 2025
Location: Eastern District of Missouri
Forward resumes to: USTP.Region13TrusteeApplicants@usdoj.gov
Posted: August 21, 2025
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02-250806-01: Contract Specialist (Remote) - Joint Research Office for Contracts

Washington University (WashU)

 
Remote

The Joint Research Office of Contracts at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, is searching for a Contract Specialist to be part of the team in support of our research community. As part of the Joint Research Office for Contracts, you will play an important role in our mission to provide high quality customer service to principal investigators, administrators, and sponsors by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating research-related agreements on a university-wide basis.

This office fulfills a vital role in maintaining Washington University’s status as a global leader in groundbreaking research.

JD Preferred. 



Job Number: 02-250806-01: Contract Specialist (Remote) - Joint Research Office for Contracts


Company Name:  Washington University (WashU) 


The Joint Research Office for Contracts (JROC) is part of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) and is responsible for completing nearly 5,000 contracts annually. It facilitates the timely execution of federal and foundation subawards and contracts, industry-supported research agreements, industry-supported clinical trials, data transfers, service agreements, and other research-related agreements. JROC ensures terms are consistent with university policies, applicable law and agency guidelines, and provides guidance and advises faculty regarding potential obligations under these agreements. JROC also provides communication, education, and training on contracts and subagreements to the Washington University research community. 


More information about WashU can be found here:  Join WashU!


Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

Please apply at https://wustl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/Contract-Specialist--Remote----Joint-Research-Office-for-Contracts_JR89787?q=contract+specialist

You may also go to https://jobs.wustl.edu and enter keyword JR89787.
Posted: August 6, 2025
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02-250723-01: Contract Public Defender

Missouri State Public Defender

Statewide within Missouri

Join the team of private attorneys who uphold the Sixth Amendment right to counsel in your area of the state as one of Missouri's Contract Public Defenders (also referred to as Panel Attorneys or Special Public Defenders).

The Missouri State Public Defender seeks attorneys in private practice in Missouri to serve as independent contractors who provide legal representation to indigent clients charged with criminal offenses facing the possibility of incarceration.



Job Number:  02-250723-01: Contract Public Defender


Company Name:  Missouri State Public Defender



The Missouri State Public Defender (MSPD) utilizes Panel Attorneys who accept individual case assignments on a contract basis as Contract Public Defenders.

MSPD panel attorneys serve as independent contractors and are able to maintain their current law practices. Panel attorneys select the judicial circuits in which they accept cases as well as the types of cases they accept. Contract rates are paid per case and vary depending on the case type. MSPD pays mileage, additional compensation for days spent in trial, and covers necessary litigation expenses when requested and pre-approved. Panel attorneys obtain important courtroom and trial experience and can attend some MSPD training events.

Public Defenders serve a critical mission - to ensure that indigent members of the local community are afforded their right to zealous legal representation regardless of their ability to pay.

Join the team of private attorneys who uphold the Sixth Amendment right to counsel in your area of the State.

Apply to become a Contract Public Defender.



Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

Attorneys wishing to be eligible to receive contract cases from MSPD must submit a Panel Attorney Application.

Panel Attorney Applications can be obtained via the MSPD website at https://publicdefender.mo.gov/private-counsel-opportunities/mspd-contracting/ or by emailing case.contracting@mspd.mo.gov.

Send completed applications by mail, fax, or email to:

Missouri State Public Defender
Attn: Case Contracting
Woodrail Centre
1000 W. Nifong, Building 7, Suite 100
Columbia, Missouri  65203

Fax: 573-777-9976

Email: case.contracting@mspd.mo.gov
Posted: July 23, 2025
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