Attorney Advisor

US Government Other Agencies and Independent Organizations•Washington, DC

75d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Postal Regulatory Commission's Office of the General Counsel is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented attorney with interest and demonstrated experience in regulatory law to join our team. The PRC 5 and the PRC 6 position both are career positions with a two-year probationary period. Promotion potential exists to the PRC 7 level.

Requirements

You will be required to serve a probationary period of two years.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Citizenship Requirement: You must be a U.S. citizen or national to be eligible for this position.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status:?Exempt
e-Verify: All new hires must complete the I-9 form, this information will be processed through e-Verify to determine employment eligibility. If a discrepancy arises, you must take affirmative steps to resolve the matter.
You must successfully pass a background investigation. Failing to pass the background check may be grounds for removal or legal action. If hired, you may be subject to additional investigations at a later time.
Direct Deposit: You will be required to have all federal salary payments electronically deposited into a bank account with a financial institution of your choice.
Selective Service Registration: All applicants born male, on (or after) 12/31/1959, must be registered with the Selective Service System OR have an approved exemption. Visit www.SSS.gov for more info.
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.
At least one year of professional experience, such as a clerkship or in general law practice, in a position that required extensive legal research, writing, and analysis, on a variety of complex civil or administrative (non- criminal) legal issues.
Experience researching areas of law with little or no precedent, producing complex legal analysis based on that research, and presenting well-reasoned conclusions or recommendations verbally and in writing.
Experience or education demonstrating the ability to review, discuss, and interpret complex quantitative or technical concepts and to work with subject matter experts to apply a legal framework to complex quantitative or technical facts.
Experience briefing or informing mid-level or senior decision-makers of background/context, analysis and recommendations for future action.
Ability to work independently using critical thinking and research skills to resolve unique questions of law or fact.
Ability to independently manage workload/caseload and allocate time among a number of competing long-term, medium-term and short-term projects.
The ability to effectively identify and communicate key issues both orally and in writing
The ability to conduct legal research on issues with little or no precedent
The ability to identify and discuss complex quantitative or technical concepts
The ability to work with technical staff to apply a legal framework to quantitative or technical facts
The ability to brief, orally or in writing, decision makers of background/context, analysis, and recommendations for future action with guidance from Deputies or the General Counsel
The ability to work independently using critical thinking and research skills to identify and propose resolutions for unique issues
The ability to independently manage workload and to allocate time among a number of competing long-term, medium-term, and short-term projects
The ability to apply legal precedent to complex and technical fact patterns
The ability to effectively identify, communicate, and provide recommendations addressing key issues both orally and in writing
The ability to conduct legal research and provide recommendations on issues with little or no precedent
The ability to analyze and draft orders and other documents addressing complex quantitative or technical concepts
The ability to work with technical staff to apply a legal framework to quantitative or technical facts
The ability to brief, orally or in writing, decision makers of background/context, analysis, and recommendations for future action with limited guidance from Deputies or the General Counsel
The ability to work independently using critical thinking and research skills to identify and implement resolutions to unique issues through application of technical facts to legal analysis
The ability to independently manage workload and to allocate time among a number of competing long-term, medium-term, and short-term projects
The ability to apply legal precedent to complex and technical fact patterns
The ability to mentor and provide feedback to less experienced attorneys and staff
Knowledge of the laws affecting the Postal Service and the Commission, including title 39 U.S.C. and related regulations and applicable portions of title 5 U.S.C.
Knowledge of the economic and regulatory concepts relevant to the Commission's regulation of the Postal Service
Knowledge of Commission style, terminology, form, and accepted practice
Work product is on-schedule, accurate, polished, and complete on submission

Nice To Haves

Experience with the general principles of administrative law, such as drafting proposed regulations, providing comments in administrative proceedings, drafting administrative decisions or representing parties before administrative law judges or administrative bodies.
Knowledge of applicable economic and legal regulatory concepts, such as competition/antitrust law, accounting principles, laws affecting the United States Postal Service, and/or operations and services of the United States Postal Service.
Judicial or administrative law clerkship experience that included an extensive research and writing component.
Generally, one to nine years work experience is preferred for PRC Grade 5 and ten or more years work experience is preferred for PRC Grade 6.

Responsibilities

Drafts legal notices, orders, regulations, reports, memoranda, policies, and other documents upon request and according to accepted form and practice.
Coordinates with technical staff to develop analyses on routine matters such as the application of analytical and economic principles to Commission proceedings and the Postal Service's compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory provisions. With technical staff, makes recommendations to the General Counsel, Deputies, and other senior leadership based on data analyses and findings. May be part of a team of attorneys or work closely with Deputy or a more senior attorney on more complex matters.
Analyzes pleadings filed with the Commission; conducts applicable legal and policy research; and provides legal advice and assistance to Commission staff, including the General Counsel, Deputies, Commissioners' staff, and technical staff on routine matters.
Identifies potentially ambiguous, contentious, complex, or novel issues raised in Commission proceedings or during review of internal Commission policies or practices, and seeks guidance on those issues from a more senior attorney, Deputy, or the General Counsel.
Provides written and oral reports, memoranda, and briefings based on legal research and analyses and assists in the development of proceedings' records, including developing requests for information from participating parties.
Independently drafts legal notices, orders, regulations, reports, memoranda, policies, and other documents upon request and according to accepted form and practice. Reviews and provides feedback on such documents prepared by a less experienced attorney upon request.
Coordinates with technical staff to develop analyses on routine and complex matters in areas such as cost allocation and causation; application of analytical and economic principles to Commission proceedings; and the Postal Service's compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory provisions. With technical staff, makes recommendations to the General Counsel, Deputies, and other senior leadership based on analyses and findings.
May lead projects with multiple attorneys assigned or serve as mentor to a less experienced attorney.
Analyzes pleadings filed with the Commission; conducts applicable legal and policy research; and provides legal advice and recommendations to Commission staff, including the General Counsel, Deputies, Commissioners' staff, and technical staff on routine and more complex matters.
Identifies potentially ambiguous, contentious, complex, or novel issues raised in Commission proceedings or during review of internal Commission policies or practices and develops recommendations for senior leadership as to how address those issues.
Provides written and oral reports, memoranda, and briefings based on legal research and analyses and assists in the development of proceedings' records, including developing requests for information from participating parties. Reviews and provides feedback on such documents prepared by a less experienced attorney upon request.
Recommends final disposition of issues and prepares drafts of final Commission decisions.

Benefits

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.
You will earn annual vacation leave.
You will earn sick leave.
You will be paid for Federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty.
If you are a current Federal employee, you can boost your retirement savings by participating in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). The TSP offers the same types of savings and tax benefits as a 401(k) plan.
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on this program.
You may participate in the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) program for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their PSHB plans.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

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