U.S. Bankruptcy Judge

Overview of the Position: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for a Bankruptcy Judgeship for the Eastern District of Washington. This position is available on or after Sept. 18, 2027. The selection process may take up to 18 months to complete. The official duty station is Spokane, Washington. The term of office is 14 years with a possible renewal appointment subject to reappointment procedures. The current salary is $229,908 per annum. Relocation expenses are not reimbursable.Qualifications Basic qualifications for consideration include: (1) admission to practice before the highest court of at least one state, the District of Columbia, or one of the United States territories; (2) membership in good standing in every bar in which membership is held; (3) at least five years of legal practice experience (certain other legal experience may be substituted). Applicants are considered without regard to race, sex, gender (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, and parenthood), color, creed, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, or past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed forces, in addition to any other status or characteristic protected under applicable federal law.Equal Employment Opportunity Statements The U.S. Courts is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to equity and inclusion in its hiring practices.The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Overview of the Position: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for a Bankruptcy Judgeship for the Eastern District of Washington. This position is available on or after Sept. 18, 2027. The selection process may take up to 18 months to complete. The official duty station is Spokane, Washington. The term of office is 14 years with a possible renewal appointment subject to reappointment procedures. The current salary is $229,908 per annum. Relocation expenses are not reimbursable.Qualifications Basic qualifications for consideration include: (1) admission to practice before the highest court of at least one state, the District of Columbia, or one of the United States territories; (2) membership in good standing in every bar in which membership is held; (3) at least five years of legal practice experience (certain other legal experience may be substituted). Applicants are considered without regard to race, sex, gender (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, and parenthood), color, creed, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, or past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed forces, in addition to any other status or characteristic protected under applicable federal law.Equal Employment Opportunity Statements The U.S. Courts is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to equity and inclusion in its hiring practices.The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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