The Postal Regulatory Commission, Office of the General Counsel (OGC) has an exciting opportunity for highly motivated, organized, detail-oriented entry & mid-level attorneys interested in regulatory law related to the postal sector. This 2-year term position may be renewed or converted to a career ladder position, depending on funding availability. Upon successful probationary period completion & conversion to a career ladder position, the position offers full promotion potential up a PRC-7.

Duties

A General Attorney is expected to complete assignments in accordance with deadlines and expectations provided by the General Counsel and Senior Counsel in the area of General law. The attorney is expected to handle routine assignments independently and, when necessary, seek guidance and advice from a more senior attorney. This position will provide advice on a variety of administrative legal matters typically experienced by a federal agency, which may include: contracts and procurement, employment law, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Privacy Act of 1974, the E-Government Act of 2002, the Federal Records Act of 1950, and the Sunshine Act, as well as the applicability of Executive Orders or other laws or compliance documents to the Commission. A General Attorney, PRC-4: In coordination with and at the direction of the General Counsel or the Senior Counsel provides legal advice to the Commission (including Chairman, Commissioners, Secretary, other Office Heads and employees) relevant to the Commission's statutory responsibilities and other federal laws, guidance and policy. Reviews draft documents developed by staff, including rules and regulations, resolutions, policies and other legal or quasi-legal papers; approves legality and form of such writings, in areas of assigned responsibilities Reviews proposed legislation, as well as draft Commission responses to inquiries from Congress, members of the public and other interested parties Coordinates and/or prepares written and oral reports (e.g., Annual Report) based on legal research and technical analyses as may be required to fulfill the Commission's responsibilities within areas assigned Works collaboratively with all Commission offices within areas assigned Works with Commission offices to ensure the legal sufficiency of responses to the inquiries from Congress and members of the public Works collaboratively with all Commission offices to develop, review and make recommendations on policies with respect to legal sufficiency and consistency.

Requirements

• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• Employees are required to participate in direct deposit.
• You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Exempt
• You must be a U.S. citizen or national to be eligible for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• This position may require you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry and annually thereafter.
• The Postal Regulatory Commission uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

Qualifications

All of the following qualifications must be demonstrated in your resume and cover letter: A professional law degree (LLB or JD) from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). Membership in good standing of the bar of a state, a territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. If recent law school graduate, applicant must obtain membership in good standing of the bar of a state, a territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico within one year of the date of employment. Critical Competencies include: The ability to effectively identify and communicate issues both orally and in writing The ability to conduct legal research on issues within Commission precedent The ability to identify and discuss quantitative or technical concepts The ability to work with technical staff to apply a legal framework to quantitative or technical facts The ability to independently manage workload and to allocate time among a number of competing assignments The ability to independently track status of multiple assignments on an on-going basis The ability to develop administrative law interpretations within a complex environment where there may not be an established answer or precedence. Prior Experience: A minimum of 2 years of legal experience as an attorney practicing in Federal Administrative law. Specific experience should be in one or more of the following areas: Information Law (Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act/records), Federal Employment Law including EEO litigation, Federal Acquisitions, or Fiscal law.

Education

1. A professional law degree (LLB or JD) from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
2. Membership in good standing of the bar of a state, a territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. If recent law school graduate, applicant must obtain membership in good standing of the bar of a state, a territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico within one year of the date of employment.

Contacts

• Address Postal Regulatory Commission 901 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20268 US
• Name: HR Office
• Email: [email protected]