Trial Attorney & SAUSA

United States Postal Service; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Postal Service is seeking a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney to litigate mail theft and other complex matters.

The role requires strong legal research skills, the ability to advise on federal, state, and local law, and experience litigating in federal courts. You will communicate effectively in writing and orally, negotiate with third parties on behalf of clients, and maintain eligibility for the exclusive SAUSA position.

Qualifications

• Active bar membership in good standing in any state.
• Minimum three years of legal practice; one year may be a judicial clerkship.
• Ability to conduct legal research using internal/external sources.
• Ability to litigate cases before federal courts.
• Strong oral and written communication, including negotiation with third parties.
• Special conditions include SSBI and SCI clearance if required.
• Must obtain and maintain Top Secret/Top Secret SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Litigate mail theft and related complex cases as designated.
• Provide legal advice and interpret federal, state, and local laws.
• Prepare legal documents and presentations; communicate with stakeholders.
• Maintain eligibility as Special Assistant U.S. Attorney.

Skills

Legal research

Legal advice

Litigation

Oral & written communication

Negotiation

Education

Licensed attorney (bar) in good standing

Job description

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.

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 a licensed, active member of the bar in good standing in any state.
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.