Summary
The United States Postal Service is seeking to fill multiple attorney positions in one or more of the following locations : Denver, CO, Long Beach, CA, San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, or Seattle, WA.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status. Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.
Duties
Successful candidates will handle a heavy employment caseload before the Federal District Court and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, as well as providing advice to internal clients on a variety of employment matters, including but not limited to those arising under Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Experience practicing employment law in federal courts or before the EEOC or MSPB is preferred. Current litigation experience, including discovery, drafting and filing motions, mediation, and participation in trials and hearings, is also preferred.
Experience in handling federal district court employment cases, EEOC, MSPB, and / or other litigation should be specifically documented in the applicant's resume.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
SPECIAL CONDITION : Qualified applicants must be a current member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Bar Association.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : At least 3 years of experience in legal practice, of which one year of the experience requirement may be met through the completion of a judicial clerkship if completed by the time of hire.
The clerkship must be documented in the applicant's resume.
Special Conditions : A RESUME, COVER LETTER, WRITING SAMPLE (Law School Transcript Optional).
Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free.
Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.
Qualifications
- Ability to prepare pretrial briefs, motions, pleadings, responses and other documents to present the issues independently with little or no direct supervision.
- Ability to provide legal advice and services with respect to regulations, practices, or other legal matters, and formulate opinions involving the analysis and interpretation of federal, state and local laws.
- Ability to litigate cases before administrative bodies and federal courts.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing to include the ability to negotiate with third parties on behalf of clients and prepare legal documents and presentations.
- Ability to conduct legal research to gather and interpret information and ensure accuracy of details; using resources such as internal and external documents, archives, electronic databases, and interviews.
- EDUCATION REQUIREMENT : To be eligible for the Attorney position, you must possess a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
- SPECIAL CONDITION : Qualified applicants must be a current bar member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
- EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : At least 3 years of experience in legal practice, of which one year of the experience requirement may be met through the completion of a judicial clerkship if completed by the time of hire.
The clerkship must be documented in the applicant's resume.
Education
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT : To be eligible for the Attorney position, you must possess a Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
Additional information
Benefits
The salary range above provides only the minimum and maximum salaries for the attorney position. Salary offers will be based upon the candidate's years of attorney experience.
We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings / investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and sick leave.
Benefits
Review our benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications must be submitted by 11 : 59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans' preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference.
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and / or selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources.
This request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation needed.
The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
SPECIAL NOTE : Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.
Benefits
Review our benefits
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Cover letter, resume, and writing sample.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
You will need to apply via our on-line application process at https : / / about.usps.com / careers / welcome.htm. You will need to create an applicant profile.
Once you are on the website, click "Search our latest job postings" OR select "Start your eCareer profile."
You will have an opportunity to upload any requested documents to your profile.
This is a two-step application process requiring you to create a profile and submit an application for the
position you are applying for.
You will receive two email confirmations :
- An email confirming your profile is complete.
- After submitting your application, you will receive a second email confirming your application has been successfully submitted.
Agency contact information
Human Resources
Address
United States Postal Service
Headquarters
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260
Next steps
You will be contacted via email on the status of your application.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
Required Documents
Cover letter, resume, and writing sample.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
You will need to apply via our on-line application process at https : / / about.usps.com / careers / welcome.htm. You will need to create an applicant profile.
Once you are on the website, click "Search our latest job postings" OR select "Start your eCareer profile."
You will have an opportunity to upload any requested documents to your profile.
This is a two-step application process requiring you to create a profile and submit an application for the
position you are applying for.
You will receive two email confirmations :
- An email confirming your profile is complete.
- After submitting your application, you will receive a second email confirming your application has been successfully submitted.
Agency contact information
Human Resources
Address
United States Postal Service
Headquarters
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260
Next steps
You will be contacted via email on the status of your application.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
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