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Trial Attorney
U.S. Postal Service —Greenbelt, MD
SPECIAL CONDITION: Qualified applicants must be a licensed, active member of the bar in good standing in any state. The investigation may require a drug test.
$120,000 - $192,900 a year
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Trial Attorney

U.S. Postal Service - Greenbelt, MD

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Job Details

$120,000 - $192,900 a year 8 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Flextime
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Top Secret Clearance
Law
Doctoral degree
TS/SCI
Writing skills
Mid-level
3 years
Doctor of Law
Bar

Full Job Description

Duties

Represents the United States Postal Service in the prosecution of federal crimes.

Develops and recommends strategies and coordinates the preparation of litigation for mail theft, mail fraud, narcotics violations and other complex cases.

Performs all aspects of criminal discovery, motions practice, trials and appeals.

Meets with defense attorneys in advance of trial to conduct pre-trial conferences and negotiations.

Works closely with postal inspectors and other law enforcement agents, witnesses and victims during criminal investigations, trial preparation and all phases of litigation.

Conducts legal research. Prepares memoranda and briefs on questions of law. Prepares pleadings.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Key Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Must possess a J.D. degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
Must be an active member of the bar in good standing with any State Bar.
Must have a minimum of 3 years work experience in legal practice, of which one year may be met through the completion of a judicial clerkship.

Other Conditions of Employment:

Must be a determined suitable for federal employment.

You will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free.

SPECIAL NOTE: Current career USPS and USPIS employees are ineligible to apply for this posting.

Qualifications

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.

Ability to provide legal advice and services and to formulate opinions involving the analysis and interpretation of federal, state, and local laws.

Ability to litigate cases before federal courts.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing, including the ability to negotiate with third parties on behalf of clients and to prepare legal documents and presentations.

Ability to obtain and maintain status as Special Assistant U.S. Attorney.

SPECIAL CONDITION: Qualified applicants must be a licensed, active member of the bar in good standing in any state.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: At least three years of experience in legal practice, of which one year may be met through the completion of a judicial clerkship. The clerkship must be documented in the applicant's résumé.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Applicant must submit to a Tier 5 Single-Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) and a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) if required. This investigation requires, among other things, completion of a questionnaire and fingerprinting for a criminal records check. The investigation may require a drug test. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance while holding this position.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have a Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.

SPECIAL CONDITION: Qualified applicants must be a current licensed member in good standing with any State Bar.

Qualified applicant must successfully pass a drug screening.

Education

Please read the "Qualifications" section.

Additional information

Benefits

The salary will be based on previous experience, and current postal pay policies. 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.

Duty Location:

The United States Attorney's Office
District of Maryland
6406 Ivy Ln., Suite 800
Greenbelt, MD 20770

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

We will review your resume and supporting documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant professional, educational, and work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified in the Qualifications section above, required for this position.

Benefits

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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 and resume.
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
Email

[email protected]
Address

United States Postal Service
Headquarters
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260
US

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 and resume.

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.

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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 National. Current career Postal Service or Postal Inspection Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.

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Trial Attorney

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Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

Education

Additional information

How You Will Be Evaluated

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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