Eleventh Circuit Notices
Position Available, Bankruptcy Judge, Northern District of Georgia at Atlanta
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit seeks applications from all highly qualified candidates for a 14-year appointment as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Georgia at Atlanta. The basic jurisdiction of a bankruptcy judge is specified in Title 28, United States Code and explained in Title 11, United States Code, as well as in 98 Stat. 344, Pub. L. 98-353, Title I, § 120.
To be qualified for appointment an applicant must:
(a) 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 every other bar of which the applicant is a member.
(b) (1) Possess and have a reputation for integrity and good character; (2) possess and have demonstrated a commitment to equal justice under the law; (3) possess and have demonstrated outstanding legal ability and competence; (4) indicate by demeanor, character and personality that the applicant would exhibit judicial temperament if appointed; and (5) be of sound physical and mental health sufficient to perform the essential duties of the office.
(c) Not be related by blood or marriage to (1) a judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; (2) a member of the Judicial Council of the Eleventh Circuit; or (3) a judge of the district court to be served, within the degrees specified in section 458 of title 28, United States Code, at the time of the initial appointment.
(d) Have been engaged in the active practice of law for a period of at least five years.
The judicial council may consider other suitable legal experience as a substitute for the active practice of law.
The selection process will be confidential and competitive. The current annual salary is $160,080. Persons shall be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, or disability.
If you are interested in applying, contact James P. Gerstenlauer, Circuit Executive, 56 Forsyth Street, NW, Atlanta 30303 (404/335-6535), and an application form will be sent to you. Applications are also available on the Court's Web site and from any federal clerk of court in the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia.
Applications must be submitted by potential nominees and must be received by March 19, 2010.
Position Available, Chief Deputy Clerk
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit invites applications for the position of Chief Deputy Clerk. A letter of application; resume outlining educational background, employment, salary history and other relevant information; and a self-edited writing sample of no more than five pages should be submitted by March 19, 2010 to:
John P. Ley, Jr., Clerk of Court
Attn: Human Resources Department
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
56 Forsyth Street, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
The person selected for the position will be required to undergo a background investigation. A security clearance will be required.
The Chief Deputy Clerk is a senior-level position reporting to the Clerk of Court. Major responsibilities include assisting the Clerk of Court with supervision, management and administrative operation of the clerk's offices (80+ employees).
For more information regarding specific responsibilities, duties, qualifications and benefits, contact the Human Resources Department at (404) 335-6202. The closing date for this position is March 19, 2010.
