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Summary

The Honor Attorney provides representation and advice to Postal Service officials involving the interpretation of statutes, regulations, contracts, and precedents; as well as, presentation of cases before administrative bodies and federal courts in a general area of the law.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
5 vacancies in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$91,330 - $91,330 per year
Pay scale & grade
UA 1
Promotion potential
None
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
ST-13085141-27-LLO
Control number
888569800

This job is open to

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Recent graduates

Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.

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

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  1. Conducts legal research and prepares written material for use in representing the Postal Service and advising postal management officials.
  2. Participates in conferences necessary to representing or advising Postal Service officials.
  3. Directly advises postal management officials or represents the Postal Service in legal matters involving outside parties or administrative litigation.
  4. Prepares replies to inquiries from Congress, government agencies, and the public.
  5. Prepares opinions, memoranda, decisions, regulations, testimonies, or formal filings in proceedings in which the Postal Service is a party.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.
  • This position requires a MBI clearance. This process can take up to 6 - 8 weeks from the date the offer letter is returned
  • Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free.
  • Occasional travel is required. Relocation benefits will NOT be offered to the successful candidate.

Qualifications

The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and experience the following requirements:

  1. Ability to prepare pretrial briefs, motions, pleadings, responses and other documents to present the issues independently with little or no direct supervision.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Ability to establish and maintain effective liaison with high level department officials, supervisors, organization staff, and the general public.
  6. Qualified applicants must have or obtain membership in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar association within one year of the date of employment.
  7. To be eligible for the Attorney (Honor Program) you must possess a Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association accredited law school. NOTE: Qualified applicants must earn a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school no more than 30 months prior to the date of employment.
  8. SPECIAL CONDITION: Additionally, applicants must satisfy at least one of the following academic or post-graduate requirements:
    1. Standing in the top 25% of his or her law school class upon graduation as measured by class standing statistics maintained by the applicant's law school.
    2. A cumulative law school grade point average of at least 3.0 upon graduation.
    3. Graduation from a law school ranked within the top 25 schools in the nation by an entity that conducts national law school rankings.
    4. Completion of at least one year of a judicial clerkship in a federal court or in a state's highest court at the time of hire.

Education

To be eligible for the Attorney (Honor Program) you must possess a Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association accredited law school. NOTE: Qualified applicants must earn a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school no more than 30 months prior to the date of employment.

Additional information

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.

The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 10-year inquiry for any location where the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation, the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding 5-years may not be considered complete. The Inspection Service may be able to process inquiries for U.S. Citizens only, but only if their time spent out of the country was spent as: a trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S. government (military or civilian), a missionary, a student attending school in a foreign country, a Peace Corps participant, or as an employee of a U.S.-based employer/company. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act) prohibits the Postal Service from inquiring into the criminal history of applicants before a conditional offer of employment has been made and sets out penalties for individual employees who violate the law. An applicant who feels their rights under this federal law have been violated has 30 days from the date of the alleged violation to file a complaint with the Postal Service at FairChanceActSupport@usps.gov. Further information can be found at www.usps.com.

USPS Headquarters is located in Washington DC, but there are 5 positions available in the above locations. Future messages may show that applicants have applied for a position in Washington DC, but candidates will have the opportunity to express location preferences later in the application process.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application and supporting documentation will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications in this vacancy announcement. Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on relevant professional, educational, and work experiences required for the position.

U.S. Postal Service

The Postal Service is the second largest employer in the United States. We offer our team variety, training, and ways to move up. We have specific programs for recent grads and skills matching for applicants with military experience.

From mail carriers to corporate management, we all work together to provide efficient, affordable service to the American public. USPS is an excellent workplace for self-motivated individuals who enjoy independence and measurable goals with the added satisfaction of serving our communities.

Agency contact information

Vanessa Brown
Email
universityrelations@usps.gov
Address
United States Postal Service
Administrative Operations
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20261
US

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