Trial Attorney & SAUSA

U.S. Postal Service; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Savings/investment plan

Flexible spending

Flextime scheduling of core work hours

Annual and sick leave

Job summary

The U.S. Postal Service is seeking a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney to prosecute federal crimes, focusing on mail theft and other complex cases across a designated division or region.

The attorney will work with postal inspectors and other agents through all litigation phases. Applicants must hold a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited school and be licensed in good standing in any state. Salary is posted with the range and benefits include health and life insurance, retirement, and flextime

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing in any state.

Responsibilities

• Represents the United States Postal Service in prosecution of federal crimes.
• Develops strategies and coordinates litigation for mail theft, mail fraud, narcotics violations and other complex cases.
• Handles criminal discovery, motions, trials and appeals.
• Prepares memoranda and briefs on questions of law and prepares pleadings.

Skills

Criminal litigation

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Come join the U.S. Postal Service! The successful candidate serves as Special Assistant U.S. Attorney while litigating mail theft and other complex cases as designated by the Chief Postal Inspector or designee for an assigned division/ geographic region of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

Key Responsibilities

Represents the United States Postal Service in the prosecution of federal crimes. Develops and recommends strategies and coordinates the preparation of litigation for mail theft, mail fraud, narcotics violations and other complex cases. Performs all aspects of criminal discovery, motions practice, trials and appeals. Meets with defense attorneys in advance of trial to conduct pre-trial conferences and negotiations.

Works closely with postal inspectors and other law enforcement agents, witnesses and victims during criminal investigations, trial preparation and all phases of litigation. Conducts legal research. Prepares memoranda and briefs on questions of law. Prepares pleadings.

Requirements & Education

Applicants must have a Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school. Qualified applicants must be a current licensed member in good standing with any State Bar.

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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Postal Service, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $130000 – $198140/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.