Paralegal Specialist

Summary
The United States Postal Service is seeking multiple Paralegal Specialists in Atlanta, GA, Landover, MD, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA or Windsor, CT.
This job is open to

• 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 have permanent resident alien status. Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.
Duties
Successful candidates will provide litigation and/or administrative program support by conducting legal and factual research, ensuring proper filling and service of discovery and/or motions, collecting and assembling documentary evidence and preparing correspondence. Additional responsibilities include drafting and editing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses. Successful candidates will support multiple attorneys by checking legal citations for form and accuracy; provide advice to operations clients, and communicate with representatives of federal, state, and local agencies on matters involving the Postal Service.
Come join the U.S. Postal Service!
Responsibilities

1. Conducts research on legal issues using legal databases (e.g., Westlaw Next, Cyber FEDs, PACER, Lexis Advance); compiles related information, such as board decisions and case rulings using standard legal research materials. Summarizes findings and presents conclusions and supporting analysis to attorneys. Checks court and administrative legal decisions cited in memoranda and pleadings to determine whether they have been superseded or modified by subsequent decisions; checks legal citations for form and accuracy.
2. Assists multiple attorneys on an ongoing basis with preparation and assembling documentation of supporting case materials for proceedings before courts, administrative agencies, commissions, or Congressional bodies.
3. Leads the discovery process by communicating with USPS management to obtain information and documents; drafts and responds to discovery as needed (e.g., requests for admissions, objections, interrogatories, production of documents).
4. Conducts eDiscovery using the approved software program to gather and review relevant documents. Uses litigation hold systems to secure and retain information from potential witnesses.
5. Responds to requests and inquiries from internal customers, external government officials (e.g., federal, state, local), and private businesses and individuals regarding information pursuant to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act, subpoenas, and judicial and administrative discovery rules and orders, or legislative review and clearance procedures. Provides advice to internal clients regarding Postal Service procedures, regulations, and protocols.
6. Prepares and reviews legal documents subject to final review and approval by an attorney; coordinates information with witnesses, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Key Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.

Qualifications

1. Ability to identify legal issues presented by moderately complex factual situations and to perform investigations of the factual circumstances underlying legal issues presented.
2. Ability to present the results of research and investigations in a clear concise manner, both orally and in writing.
3. Ability to prepare written materials, using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
4. Ability to work effectively on multiple projects with stringent deadlines set by multiple attorneys sufficient to complete research, gather information, and organize legal documents.
5. Ability to understand and utilize data from various business system (e.g., timekeeping systems, reports from operations databases, Payroll Journals).
6. Ability to utilize eDiscovery computer platform to obtain, review, sort and redact voluminous emails or other documents necessary for discovery production.
7. Knowledge of the legal process at a level sufficient to draft discovery requests and responses, engage in eDiscovery, draft pleadings, and similar documents.
8. Ability to conduct legal research utilizing standard legal research materials, including statutory and regulatory materials, policy handbooks and manuals, and legal research databases (e.g., LEXIS Advance, Westlaw Next, CyberFEDs, PACER).
9. CERTIFICATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: At a minimum a qualified applicant must possess a paralegal certificate, OR at least 2 years of related paralegal experience obtained within the past 5 years (e.g., work experience at a law firm, in labor relations or human resources, or in an in-house litigation department).

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.

• 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 also 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:
  
  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.
  
  Agency contact information
  Human Resources
  Email
  TALENT@USPS.GOV
  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.
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • 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.
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:

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.

Agency contact information
Human Resources
Email
TALENT@USPS.GOV
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 & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request