Trial Attorney & SAUSA

U.S. Postal Service•Washington, DC

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, including mail theft, mail fraud, narcotics violations, and other complex cases. The attorney develops and recommends litigation strategies, coordinates case preparation, and handles criminal discovery, motions, trials, and appeals. The position also involves working with defense attorneys, postal inspectors, other law enforcement agents, witnesses, and victims throughout investigations and litigation; conducting legal research; and preparing memoranda, briefs, and pleadings. The successful applicant must obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI security clearance and status as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, be active members in good standing of a state bar, and have at least three years of legal practice experience, with up to one year satisfied by a documented judicial clerkship. Salary is based on previous experience and current postal pay policies. The Postal Service offers benefits including health and life insurance, retirement and savings/investment plans with employer contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, and annual and sick leave.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with any State Bar.
At least three years of experience in legal practice; up to one year may be met through a judicial clerkship, which must be documented in the applicant’s résumé.
Ability to conduct legal research, gather and interpret information, and ensure accuracy of details using documents, archives, electronic databases, and interviews.
Ability to provide legal advice and services and formulate opinions involving analysis and interpretation of federal, state, and local laws.
Ability to litigate cases before federal courts.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing, negotiate with third parties on behalf of clients, and prepare legal documents and presentations.
Ability to obtain and maintain status as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney.
Must successfully pass pre-employment drug screening and be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must complete a Tier 5 Single-Scope Background Investigation and SCI investigation if required, including a questionnaire and fingerprinting; the investigation may require a drug test.
Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI security clearance while holding the position.

Responsibilities

Represent the United States Postal Service in the prosecution of federal crimes.
Develop and recommend strategies and coordinate litigation preparation for mail theft, mail fraud, narcotics violations, and other complex cases.
Handle 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.