Job Details for Bankruptcy Judge
| Court Name/Organization | Florida Southern Bankruptcy Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit invites applications from highly qualified persons for a 14-year term of appointment as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of Florida at Fort Lauderdale. The current salary is $227,608. |
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 06/10/2025 - 07/25/2025 |
| Appointment Type | Temporary |
| Salary | Not specified |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
A full announcement and application may be obtained from any Federal Court Clerk in the states of Alabama, Georgia, or Florida or from Ashlyn D. Beck, Circuit Executive, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 56 Forsyth Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, telephone 404-335-6535; or by accessing the 11th Circuit website.
Qualifications
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 Southern District of Florida at Fort Lauderdale. 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 U.S. 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.
Miscellaneous
A full announcement and application may be obtained from any Federal Court Clerk in the states of Alabama, Georgia, or Florida or from Ashlyn D. Beck, Circuit Executive, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 56 Forsyth Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, telephone 404-335-6535; or by accessing the 11th Circuit website.
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 25, 2025. Please indicate Bankruptcy Judge - FLSD in the subject line.
Application forms are available on the Court’s Website at www.ca11.uscourts.gov. 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.