Office of United States Trustee (U.S. Department of Justice)

    Eastern District of Missouri,
Primarily in the St. Louis Division

The United States Trustee seeks resumes from persons wishing to be considered for appointment to the panel of trustees who administer cases filed under chapter 7 of title 11 of the United States Code (Bankruptcy Code).

The appointment is for cases filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, primarily in the St. Louis Division. 


Job Number:  01-260128-07: Chapter 7 Panel Trustee


Company Name:  Office of United States Trustee (U.S. Department of Justice)


Chapter 7 trustees receive compensation and reimbursement for expenses, in each case in which they serve, pursuant to court order under 11 U.S.C. §326 and §330.

The minimum qualifications for appointment are set forth in 28 C.F.R. § 58.3. To be eligible for appointment, an applicant must possess strong administrative, financial, and interpersonal skills. Fiduciary and bankruptcy experience is desirable but not mandatory.

A successful applicant will be required to undergo a background check, and must qualify to be bonded. Although chapter 7 trustees are not federal employees, appointments are made consistent with federal Equal Opportunity policies, which prohibit discrimination in employment.
 

Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

Forward resumes to the United States Trustee via email at:  ustp.region13trusteeapplicants@usdoj.gov

All resumes should be received on or before February 27, 2026.