Eastern District of Virginia (2 Jobs)
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About Eastern District of Virginia
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia is a federal court that administers bankruptcy cases in the Eastern District of Virginia. The court is led by Chief Judge Brian F. Kenney and Clerk of Court Charri S. Stewart. It operates divisional offices in Alexandria, Norfolk, Newport News, and Richmond, serving the public and legal professionals with case filing, attorney admissions, and court resources. The court emphasizes collegiality, innovation, diversity, and excellence in the administration of justice, as reflected in its workplace culture.
As of July 2026, the court is actively recruiting for a Senior Programmer/Analyst and an Intake Deputy Clerk in Newport News. A vacancy for a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge was announced on June 22, 2026, with applications due by July 23, 2026. The court also recently rescheduled hearings in the Richmond Division and announced a temporary PACER fee increase effective January 1, 2027.
Honorable Brian F. Kenney
Official source ↗Charri S. Stewart
Official source ↗Alexandria, Norfolk, Newport News, Richmond
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Official source ↗Temporary increase effective Jan. 1, 2027
Official source ↗Recent activity
Recent dated updates published on organization-controlled public pages.
Hearings Rescheduled – Visiting Judges – Richmond Division
Thu, 07/16/2026 All hearings scheduled before the Visiting Judge on August 5, 2026, in the U.S. More »
Read official source ↗Hearings Rescheduled – Visiting Judges – Richmond Division
Tue, 06/30/2026 All hearings scheduled before the Visiting Judges on July 8, 2026, in the U.S. More »
Read official source ↗Temporary PACER Fee Increase Effective Jan. 1, 2027
A temporary PACER fee increase will take effect on January 1, 2027.
Read official source ↗Notice of Vacancy — U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Virginia Eastern
The Fourth Circuit announced a vacancy for a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge in the Eastern District of Virginia. Applications must be received by July 23, 2026.
Read official source ↗Important Information - Pay.gov unavailability 6/20/2026
Pay.gov will be unavailable from 5:00 PM EST on June 20, 2026 for at least six hours due to a cloud infrastructure transition.
Read official source ↗Additional Court Closures Announced
Extended court closures are announced for Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve observances.
Read official source ↗Parking Closure Impacting Newport News Courthouse on May 15, 2026
The public parking lot at West Avenue and 23rd Street will be closed on May 15, 2026, for a special event. Street parking may be limited.
Read official source ↗Public Notice: Newport News Clerk’s Office Closed May 14, 2026
The Newport News Clerk’s Office will be closed from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM on May 14, 2026. For emergencies, contact the Norfolk Clerk’s Office.
Read official source ↗Hearings Rescheduled – Visiting Judge – Richmond Division
All hearings before the Visiting Judge on April 29, 2026, in the Richmond Division are rescheduled to May 6, 2026, at the same time.
Read official source ↗Entry of Standing Order 26-2: Electronic Access to Sealed Documents
Chief Judge Brian F. Kenney entered an administrative order restricting electronic access to sealed documents. Sealed documents must be filed in CM/ECF.
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Eastern District of Virginia currently has 2 published openings. Applicants can compare Financial Litigation Technician, Eastern District of Virginia Job in Norfolk, then review each vacancy page for qualifications, duties, location and application instructions before deciding which role best matches their background.
Reference source ↗What this recent update may tell applicants
Thu, 07/16/2026 All hearings scheduled before the Visiting Judge on August 5, 2026, in the U.S. More » Candidates can use this recent update as context when learning about the organization’s current priorities and preparing informed questions before applying.
Reference source ↗A useful application-planning discussion
One useful discussion point for Eastern District of Virginia is “How do I apply for a job at the Eastern District of Virginia Bankruptcy Court?” Visit the Employment page at https://www.vaeb.uscourts.gov/employment to view current openings. Submit a completed Application for Judicial Branch Employment (AO-78 form) along with any required documents as specified in the vacancy announcement.
Reference source ↗Organization context candidates can explore
Eastern District of Virginia lists chief judge as Honorable Brian F. Kenney. Candidates can use that detail as one piece of context when researching the organization and tailoring questions for the specific role they are considering.
Reference source ↗Eastern District of Virginia FAQs
Applicant guidance based on the organization’s current public information.
How do I apply for a job at the Eastern District of Virginia Bankruptcy Court?
Visit the Employment page at https://www.vaeb.uscourts.gov/employment to view current openings. Submit a completed Application for Judicial Branch Employment (AO-78 form) along with any required documents as specified in the vacancy announcement.
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What is the application process for the U.S. Bankruptcy Judge vacancy?
Attorneys must complete an application and an AO78 form, and email both along with professional recommendations to [email protected]. Applications must be received by the deadline stated in the notice.
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Where can I find the AO-78 employment form?
The AO-78 form is available on the Employment page under 'Employment Forms' as a PDF download.
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How do I contact the court about employment opportunities?
For employment inquiries, refer to the contact information on the Employment page. For the Bankruptcy Judge vacancy, use [email protected].
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What is the application process for a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge vacancy?
For the recent vacancy (Notice of Vacancy — U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Virginia Eastern), interested attorneys must complete an application and an AO78 form, and email both along with professional recommendations to [email protected]. Applications must be received by the deadline stated in the notice (e.g., July 23, 2026).
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How do I obtain a login and password to file documents in CM/ECF?
To become a registered CM/ECF user, complete the appropriate registration form (Full Participant for admitted attorneys, Limited Participant for out-of-district attorneys or creditors). Forms are available on the Getting Started with CM/ECF page. Mail the completed form to the address on the form. Full participants may need CM/ECF training before receiving login credentials.
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