ATTORNEY (EMPLOYMENT LAW - MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD)

U.S Government; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Government is seeking experienced attorneys to work in the Merit Systems Protection Board unit, addressing employee law matters. This position requires a Juris Doctor and significant experience in employment law litigation. Candidates will represent the Postal Service in various legal contexts and provide critical legal advice, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

Benefits

Health and life insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Annual and sick leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of employment law experience.
• Experience representing clients in federal courts or administrative agencies.
• Ability to prepare legal documents independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle MSPB caseload before Administrative Law Judges.
• Provide legal advice regarding employment law within the Postal Service.
• Prepare responses to inquiries from Congress and other agencies.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Communication

Client representation

Education

Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school

Current member of a state Bar Association

Job description

The United States Postal Service is seeking highly qualified attorneys to perform work in the Merit Systems Protection Board ("MSPB" or "Board") Unit.

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

The successful candidates will handle a heavy MSPB caseload before Administrative Law Judges and the Board, as well as providing advice to internal clients regarding employee discipline, Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), Wounded Warrior Leave, and other military-related matters. The selected candidates will provide MSPB and USERRA training and representation to clients across all levels of the Postal Service nationwide.

1. Conducts legal research and prepares written material for use in representing the Postal Service and advising postal management officials.

2. Participates in conferences necessary to representing or advising Postal Service officials.

3. Directly advises postal management officials and represents the Postal Service in legal matters involving outside parties.

4. Prepares replies to inquiries from Congress, government agencies, and the public.

5. Prepares opinions, memoranda, decisions, regulations, testimonies, or formal filings in proceedings in which the Postal Service is a party.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants should have at least three years of experience primarily practicing employment law in federal courts or before the EEOC or MSPB. Current litigation experience, including discovery, drafting and filing motions, mediation, and participation in trials and hearings, is required. Experience in handling MSPB matters should be specifically documented in the applicant's resume.
• 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 be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

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. The three years of required experience must include at least two years of experience litigating before administrative agencies or federal courts in highly complex or large-scale employment law matters or advising very senior clients in large organizations about complex employment law issues affecting all, or significant portions of, a large and diverse work force, OR in the alternative, completion of an Article III federal judicial clerkship. Knowledge of employment law including Title VII, ADA, ADAAA, FMLA, ADEA, and FLSA is also required.

Education

To be eligible for the Attorney position, you must possess a Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association accredited law school.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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, and annual and sick leave.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

SPECIAL NOTE : Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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, and annual and sick leave.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• 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, Resume, and Writing Sample (Law School Transcript Optional).

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 www.usps.com / employment. 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

Phone

202) 268-5627

Email

[e-mail]

Address

United States Postal Service

475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW

Washington, DC 20260

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.

Criminal history inquiries

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

Required Documents

Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample (Law School Transcript Optional).

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 www.usps.com / employment. 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

Phone

202) 268-5627

Email

[e-mail]

Address

United States Postal Service

475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW

Washington, DC 20260

Next steps

You will be contacted via email on the status of your application.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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

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