The United States Postal Service is seeking an outstanding attorney to join its team in our Corporate Law section. The position is eligible for telework up to three days per week. The position will be domiciled in Washington, DC. As part of an independent federal establishment that is required to operate like a business, the United States Postal Service Law Department provides unique opportunities for the practice of law.

Duties

Conducts legal research and prepares written material for use in representing the Postal Service and advising postal management officials. Participates in conferences necessary to representing or advising Postal Service officials. Directly advises postal management officials and represents the Postal Service in legal matters involving outside parties. Prepares replies to inquiries from Congress, government agencies, and the public. Prepares opinions, memoranda, decisions, regulations, testimonies, or formal filings in proceedings in which the Postal Service is a party.

Requirements

Qualifications

Ability to prepare pretrial briefs, motions, pleadings, responses, and other documents to present the issues independently with little or no direct supervision. Ability to provide legal advice and services with respect to regulations, practices, or other legal matters, and formulate opinions involving the analysis and interpretation of federal, state, and local laws. Ability to litigate cases before administrative bodies and federal courts. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to include the ability to negotiate with third parties on behalf of clients and prepare legal documents and presentations. 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. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: To be eligible for the Attorney position, you must possess a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school. SPECIAL CONDITION: Qualified applicants 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. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: At least 3 years of experience in legal practice, of which one year of the experience requirement may be met through the completion of a judicial clerkship if completed by the time of hire. The clerkship must be documented in the applicant's resume. Candidates must have at least three years of experience practicing as an attorney. The ideal candidate would also have at least two years of experience in one or more of the following practice areas: a) Export compliance, including advising entities involved in transactions with countries subject to U.S. sanctions; b) Antitrust law; c) International law; d) Public utilities/regulatory economics law, e) Complex litigation, or f) Hazardous Materials Transportation law. Qualified applicant must successfully pass a drug screening.

Education

Please read the "Qualifications" section.

Contacts

• Address United States Postal Service Headquarters 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20260 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]