Bankruptcy Administrator

About the role

The Bankruptcy Administrator serves a five year term and will be responsible for all matters relating to the administration of estates in bankruptcy cases. The administrator is charged with the effective administration of estates in the district under Section 1334 of Title 28 United States Code and is eligible for reappointment to additional terms. To qualify for the position of bankruptcy administrator applicants must: be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of at least one State, the bar of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the bar of the District of Columbia, and be a member in good standing of every other bar of which they are a member; have engaged in the active practice of law for at least three years; be competent to perform the duties of the office; possess, and have a reputation for, integrity and good character; possess, and have demonstrated, a commitment to equal justice under law; possesses, and have demonstrated, outstanding legal ability and competence; indicate by the applicant's demeanor, character, and personality that he or she would exhibit the quality of judgment and temperament required of an officer of the judiciary if appointed; serve full-time and must hold no other civil or military office under the United States, except that retired officers and enlisted personnel of the Regular and Reserve components, and members of the Reserve components, of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and the National Guards may be appointed and serve as administrators; and at the time of initial appointment, not be related by blood or marriage to a judge of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals or Judicial Council, or to a judge of the district court or bankruptcy court to be served, within the degree specified in Title 28 U.S.C. § 458.

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