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Seattle, WA, United States
Attorney
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Min 3 yrs required
Full-time
No
This job is open to The public . Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the . Clarification from the agency Applicants must be a . citizen or have permanent resident alien status. Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting. Job title: Attorney (Employment Law - Merit Systems Protection Board) Organization: United States Postal Service Experience: At least 3 years of experience in legal practice, with specific experience in handling MSPB matters preferred. Salary: $120,000 - $192,900 per year Job location: Multiple locations, including Long Beach, CA, San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Denver, CO, and others. Employment type: Full-time, permanent, excepted service position Duties: - Handle a heavy caseload before Administrative Law Judges and the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). - Provide advice to internal clients regarding employee discipline, USERRA, Wounded Warrior Leave, and other military-related matters. - Conduct MSPB and USERRA training and representation for clients across all levels of the Postal Service nationwide. - Prepare legal documents and presentations, including pretrial briefs, motions, pleadings, and responses. - Communicate orally and in writing to negotiate with third parties on behalf of clients and provide legal advice and services. - Conduct legal research to gather and interpret information, using resources such as internal and external documents, archives, electronic databases, and interviews. Requirements: - Must be a . citizen or have permanent resident alien status. - Must possess a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school. - 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. - At least 3 years of experience in legal practice, with one year of the experience requirement met through completion of a judicial clerkship. - Experience in handling MSPB matters preferred. - Knowledge of employment law, including Title VII, ADA, ADAAA, FMLA, ADEA, and FLSA. - Ability to prepare legal documents, conduct legal research, and communicate effectively. - Must pass a pre-employment drug screening. Benefits: - Salary based on previous experience and current postal pay policies. - Excellent benefits, including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, and annual and sick leave. How to Apply: - Create an applicant profile on the USPS website. - Submit an application for the Attorney position. - Upload a resume, cover letter, and writing sample. - Applications must be submitted by 11:59 ., Central Time, of the closing date. - Applicants claiming veterans' preference must provide proof of eligibility. - Reasonable accommodations are available for the application, interview, and selection process. - Current career USPS employees are ineligible to apply. Organization: Replace ". Postal Service" with "United States Postal Service" to improve SEO. Experience: Mention that at least 3 years of experience in legal practice is required for this position. Salary: Include the salary range of $120,000 - $192,900 per year to attract qualified candidates. Job location: Mention multiple locations, including Long Beach, CA, San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Denver, CO, and others, to show that this is a nationwide opportunity. Employment type: Specify that this is a full-time, permanent, excepted service position to provide clarity to potential applicants. Duties: - Emphasize handling a heavy caseload before Administrative Law Judges and the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) as a primary duty. - Clarify that providing advice to internal clients regarding employee discipline, USERRA, Wounded Warrior Leave, and other military-related matters is also a key responsibility. - Mention conducting MSPB and USERRA training and representation for clients across all levels of the Postal Service nationwide as a significant duty. - Specify preparing legal documents and presentations, including pretrial briefs, motions, pleadings, and responses, as a key task. - Highlight communication skills by mentioning negotiating with third parties on behalf of clients and providing legal advice and services. - Mention conducting legal research to gather and interpret information as an important duty. Requirements: - Emphasize that . citizenship or permanent resident alien status is a key requirement for this position. - Clarify that possession of a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school is a must. - Mention that being a current member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Bar Association is a necessary qualification. - Specify the minimum experience requirement of 3 years in legal practice, with one year of the experience requirement met through completion of a judicial clerkship. - Highlight that experience in handling MSPB matters is preferred. - Mention knowledge of employment law, including Title VII, ADA, ADAAA, FMLA, ADEA, and FLSA, as a necessary qualification. - Emphasize the ability to prepare legal documents, conduct legal research, and communicate effectively as key skills needed for this position. - Mention the requirement to pass a pre-employment drug screening. Benefits: - Emphasize that the salary will be based on previous experience and current postal pay policies. - Highlight the excellent benefits offered, including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, and annual and sick leave. How to Apply: - Clarify that creating an applicant profile on the USPS website is the first step to apply for this position. - Mention that submission of an application for the Attorney position is necessary. - Emphasize the requirement to upload a resume, cover letter, and writing sample. - Clarify the deadline for submission
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Health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan, flexible scheduling, annual and sick leave
Legal research, preparation of written materials, litigation, communication, negotiation
Must possess a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school
Apply online through the United States Postal Service website at
Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school, at least 3 years of experience in legal practice
Legal
USD 120000 to 192900 Annually
Aug 21, 2024
May 08, 2024
Qualification and ExperienceJuris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school, at least 3 years of experience in legal practice
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