Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Attorney (Employment Law - Merit Systems Protection Board) - . Postal Service
Experience: At least 3 years of experience in legal practice, with one year of experience in employment law. Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply.
Salary: $120,000 - $192,900 per year
Organization: . Postal Service
Department: Merit Systems Protection Board ("MSPB" or "Board") Unit
Location: Multiple locations across the United States
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Travel Required: Occasional travel may be expected for this position
Education: Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school
Citizenship: . Citizen or permanent resident alien status required
Clearance: Not required

Responsibilities:

- Handle a heavy MSPB caseload before Administrative Law Judges and the Board
- Provide advice to internal clients regarding employee discipline, USERRA, Wounded Warrior Leave, and other military-related matters
- Provide MSPB and USERRA training and representation to clients nationwide
- Conduct legal research and prepare written material for use in representing the Postal Service and advising postal management officials
- Participate in conferences necessary to representing or advising Postal Service officials
- Advise postal management officials and represent the Postal Service in legal matters involving outside parties
- Prepare replies to inquiries from Congress, government agencies, and the public
- Prepare legal documents and presentations, including opinions, memoranda, decisions, regulations, and testimonies
- Litigate cases before administrative bodies and federal courts
- Communicate orally and in writing, including negotiating with third parties on behalf of clients
- Conduct legal research to gather and interpret information from various sources
- Provide legal advice and services with respect to regulations, practices, or other legal matters

Qualifications:

- At least 3 years of experience in legal practice, with one year of experience in employment law
- Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school
- Current member in good standing of a state, territory, or Commonwealth Bar Association
- Experience litigating before administrative agencies or federal courts in employment law matters or advising senior clients in large organizations about complex employment law issues
- Knowledge of employment law, including Title VII, ADA, ADAAA, FMLA, ADEA, and FLSA
- Ability to prepare legal documents and present issues independently with little supervision
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to conduct legal research and analyze information from various sources
- Experience with pretrial briefs, motions, pleadings, and other legal documents
- Experience with mediation and participation in trials and hearings

Benefits:

- Salary based on previous experience and 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
- Opportunity for telework as determined by agency policy

Application Process:

- Create an applicant profile on the . Postal Service website
- Submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample
- Applications must be submitted by 11:59 ., Central Time, on 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 Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply

Locations:

- Multiple locations across the United States, including Long Beach, CA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Denver, CO; Windsor, CT; Washington, DC; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Landover, MD; New York, NY; Plano, TX; and Seattle, WA

Closing Date: 06/02/2024

Join the . Postal Service as an Attorney in the Merit Systems Protection Board Unit and make a difference in the lives of postal employees nationwide. Apply now and become a part of a diverse and dynamic team of legal professionals.

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Health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan, flexible scheduling, annual and sick leave

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Legal research, case management, litigation, advising, communication, negotiation

Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school

Applicants must create a profile and submit an application through the . Postal Service's online application system

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school

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