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The United States Postal Service is seeking highly qualified attorneys to perform work in the Merit Systems Protection Board ("MSPB" or "Board") Unit.
05/21/2025 to 06/04/2025
$129,280 - $196,180 per year
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Many vacancies in the following locations:
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Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
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DE-12732592-25-LO
837258000
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.
The successful candidates will handle a heavy MSPB caseload before Administrative Law Judges and the Board, as well as providing advice to internal clients regarding employee discipline, Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), Wounded Warrior Leave, and other military-related matters. The selected candidates will provide MSPB and USERRA training and representation to clients across all levels of the Postal Service nationwide.
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 and represents the Postal Service in legal matters involving outside parties.
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.
To be eligible for the Attorney position, you must possess a Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
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.
Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample (Law School Transcript Optional).
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.
You will need to apply via our on-line application process at www.usps.com/employment. 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:
1. An email confirming your profile is complete.
2. After submitting your application, you will receive a second email confirming your application has been successfully submitted.
You will be contacted via email on the status of your application.
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