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SalaryUnited States Postal Service
External Publication for Job Posting 11669550
If this job requires qualification on an examination, the number of applicants who will be invited to take or retake the
examination may be limited.
Branch
Headquarters
Job Posting Period
03/08/2024 - 04/08/2024
Job Title
TRIAL ATTORNEY & SAUSA - INSPEC SVC
Facility Location
USPS HEADQUARTERS
475 LENFANT PLZ SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20260-0004
Domicile location
U.S. Attorney's office District of Puerto Rico
350 Chardon Suite 1201
San Juan, PR 00918
Position Information
TITLE: TRIAL ATTORNEY & SAUSA - INSPEC SVC
GRADE: U - 01
FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt
OCCUPATION CODE: 0905-0105
NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: Saturday/Sunday
HOURS: 08:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M.
SALARY RANGE: 120,000.00 - 192,900.00 USD Annually
FINANCE NUMBER: 102747
BENEFIT INFORMATION: The salary will be based on previous experience, salary history, 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.
Background Check
The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI
fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 5-year inquiry for any location where
the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation,
the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding
5-years may not be considered complete. The Inspection Service may be able to process inquiries for U.S. Citizens only,
but only if their time spent out of the country was spent as: a trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S.
government (military or civilian), a missionary, a student attending school in a foreign country, a Peace Corps participant, or
as an employee of a U.S.-based employer/company. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background
check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment.
Functional Purpose
Serves as Special Assistant U.S. Attorney while litigating mail theft and other complex cases as designated by the Chief
Inspector or designee for an assigned division/ geographic region of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. This position will be
filled though a term limited contract appointment under 39 U.S.C §1001(c).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Represents the United States Postal Service in the prosecution of federal crimes.
2. Develops and recommends strategies and coordinates the preparation of litigation for mail theft, mail fraud and other
complex cases.
3. Performs all aspects of criminal discovery, motions practice, trials and appeals.
4. Meets with defense attorneys in advance of trial to conduct pre-trial conferences and negotiations.
5. Works closely with postal inspectors and other law enforcement agents, witnesses and victims during criminal
investigations, trial preparation and all phases of litigation.
6. Conducts legal research. Prepares memoranda and briefs on questions of law. Prepares pleadings.
SUPERVISION
Postal Inspector In-Charge
The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated
and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and
experience the following requirements:
Requirements
1. 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.
2. Ability to provide legal advice and services and to formulate opinions involving the analysis and interpretation of federal,
state, and local laws.
3. Ability to litigate cases before federal courts.
4. 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.
5. Ability to obtain and maintain status as Special Assistant U.S. Attorney.
6. SPECIAL CONDITION: Qualified applicants must be licensed and in good standing in a state bar.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have a Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited
law school.
**Reimbursement of relocation expenses will NOT be authorized**
**This position requires a SSBI clearance. This process can take up to 6 months from the date the offer letter is returned**
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.
For information, please contact Chydea Faulkner at Talent@usps.gov.
Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement
to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act) prohibits the Postal Service from inquiring into the
criminal history of applicants before a conditional offer of employment has been made and sets out penalties for individual
employees who violate the law. An applicant who feels their rights under this federal law have been violated has 30 days
from the date of the alleged violation to file a complaint with the Postal Service at FairChanceActSupport@usps.gov. Further
information can be found at www.usps.com.
SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.
