Trial Attorney & SAUSA

U.S. Postal Service•Houston, TX

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About The Position

The successful candidate serves as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney and litigates mail theft and other complex cases designated by the Chief Postal Inspector or designee for an assigned division or geographic region of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. The role represents the United States Postal Service in the prosecution of federal crimes and coordinates litigation preparation for mail theft, mail fraud, narcotics violations, and other complex cases. The attorney handles criminal discovery, motions, trials, and appeals; meets with defense attorneys for pre-trial conferences and negotiations; and works closely with postal inspectors, other law enforcement agents, witnesses, and victims throughout investigations and litigation. The position also conducts legal research and prepares memoranda, briefs, and pleadings. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, hold a J.D. from an American Bar Association-accredited law school, and be an active member in good standing of any state bar. At least three years of legal practice experience is required, with up to one year satisfied by a documented judicial clerkship. The successful applicant must obtain and maintain status as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney and a Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI security clearance, and must pass suitability review and applicable screening and background investigation requirements. Salary is based on previous experience and current postal pay policies. The Postal Service offers health and life insurance, a retirement plan, a savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, and annual and sick leave.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen or national.
Hold a J.D. degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
Be an active, licensed member in good standing of a state bar.
Have at least three years of legal practice experience; up to one year may be satisfied by a judicial clerkship, which must be documented in the résumé.
Be able to conduct legal research, gather and interpret information, and ensure accuracy using documents, archives, electronic databases, and interviews.
Be able to provide legal advice and services and formulate opinions through analysis and interpretation of federal, state, and local laws.
Be able to litigate cases before federal courts.
Have oral and written communication skills, including negotiating with third parties and preparing legal documents and presentations.
Be able to obtain and maintain status as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney.
Successfully pass the required pre-employment drug screening and be determined suitable for federal employment.
Submit to a Tier 5 Single-Scope Background Investigation and, if required, a Sensitive Compartmented Information investigation, including a questionnaire and fingerprinting; the investigation may require a drug test.
Obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI security clearance while holding the position.

Responsibilities

Represent the United States Postal Service in prosecuting federal crimes.
Develop and recommend strategies and coordinate litigation preparation for mail theft, mail fraud, narcotics violations, and other complex cases.
Conduct all aspects of criminal discovery, motions practice, trials, and appeals.
Meet with defense attorneys before trial for pre-trial conferences and negotiations.
Work with postal inspectors, other law enforcement agents, witnesses, and victims during investigations, trial preparation, and all phases of litigation.
Conduct legal research.
Prepare memoranda and briefs on questions of law.
Prepare pleadings.