VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for a Bankruptcy Judgeship for the Western District of Washington. This position is available immediately; however, the selection process may take up to 18 months to complete. The official duty station for this position is Tacoma, Washington.

The term of office is 14 years with a possible renewal appointment subject to reappointment procedures. The current salary is $227,608 per annum. Relocation expenses are not reimbursable.

The full public notice for the bankruptcy judge position, the application, and instructions for applicants may be downloaded below.

Applicants must submit their own applications in the format required by the Ninth Circuit. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

• Ninth Circuit Vacancy Announcement for Judgeship (Western District of Washington)

• Application Instructions »

• Application Form for Bankruptcy Judgeship (fillable pdf format)