US Bankruptcy Judge
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 229908 - 229908
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Western District of Missouri. The position is headquartered in Kansas City Missouri. The vacancy was created by the retirement of Judge Dennis R. Dow.
The basic jurisdiction of a United States Bankruptcy Judge is specified in Titles 11 and 28 United States Code and amendments thereto.
Conditions of employment
Must be a citizen of the United States or be eligible to work in the United States.
Qualifications
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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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