Job Details for Bankruptcy Judge
| Court Name/Organization | Florida Northern Bankruptcy Court |
| Location | Tallahassee, FL |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 06/02/2025 - 07/17/2025 |
| Appointment Type | Temporary |
| Salary | Not specified |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/human-resources-department |
Position Description
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit seeks applications from all highly qualified candidates for a fourteen-year appointment as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Florida at Tallahassee. The basic jurisdiction of a bankruptcy judge is specified in Title 28, U.S. Code and explained in Title 11, U.S. Code, as well as in 98 Stat. 344, Pub. L. 98 353, Title I, §120.
The selection process will be confidential and competitive. The current annual salary is $227,608. Persons shall be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, or disability. The individual selected must comply with the financial disclosure requirements pursuant to the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, Pub. L. No. 95-521, 92 Stat. 1824 (1978) (codified as amended at 5 U.S.C. app. §§ 101-111).
Qualifications
To be qualified for appointment an applicant must
- 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.
- 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
- Indicate by demeanor, character, and personality that the applicant would exhibit judicial temperament if appointed
- Be of sound physical and mental health sufficient to perform the essential duties of the office.
- Not be related by blood or marriage to a judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, a member of the Judicial Council of the Eleventh Circuit, or a judge of the district court to be served, within the degrees specified in section 458 of Title 28, U.S. Code, at the time of the initial appointment.
- 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.
Miscellaneous
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit seeks applications from all highly qualified candidates for a fourteen-year appointment as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Florida at Tallahassee. The basic jurisdiction of a bankruptcy judge is specified in Title 28, U.S. Code and explained in Title 11, U.S. Code, as well as in 98 Stat. 344, Pub. L. 98 353, Title I, §120.
The selection process will be confidential and competitive. The current annual salary is $227,608. Persons shall be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, or disability. The individual selected must comply with the financial disclosure requirements pursuant to the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, Pub. L. No. 95-521, 92 Stat. 1824 (1978) (codified as amended at 5 U.S.C. app. §§ 101-111).
Application Info
If you are interested in applying, please submit a completed application to Ms. Ashlyn D. Beck, Circuit Executive, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, at CA11_Appointments@ca11.uscourts.gov on or before July 17, 2025. Please indicate Bankruptcy Judge - FLND in the subject line. Application forms are available on the court’s website. Applications must be submitted only by potential nominees. Submission of a completed application will be considered verification of willingness to serve if selected.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.