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Trial Attorney & SAUSA

U.S. Postal Service
Location
Washington, DC
Compensation
$130,570 - $198,140 / year
Employment type

How to apply

Source: USAJOBS · Bespree is not the employer.

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Job description

Summary

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.

Duties

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.

Qualifications

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. Ability to provide legal advice and services and to formulate opinions involving the analysis and interpretation of federal, state, and local laws. Ability to litigate cases before federal courts. 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. Ability to obtain and maintain status as Special Assistant U.S. Attorney. SPECIAL CONDITION: Qualified applicants must be a licensed, active member of the bar in good standing in any state. 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. 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.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Must possess a J.D. degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school. Must be an active member of the bar in good standing with any State Bar. Must have a minimum of 3 years' work experience in legal practice, of which one year may be met through the completion of a judicial clerkship. Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free. Must be a determined suitable for federal employment. Required to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

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.

Locations

Washington, District of Columbia

Benefits

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.

Evaluation

We will review your resume and supporting documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant professional, educational, and work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified in the Qualifications section above, required for this position.

Required documents

Cover letter and resume. See 'How to Apply' for instructions.

How to apply

You will need to apply via our on-line application process at www.usps.com/employment. You will need to create an applicant profile. Once you are on the website, click "Search our latest job postings" OR select "Start your eCareer profile." You will have an opportunity to upload any requested documents to your profile. This is a two-step application process requiring you to create a profile and submit an application for the position you are applying for.You will receive two email confirmations: An email confirming your profile is complete. After submitting your application, you will receive a second email confirming your application has been successfully submitted.

Additional information

The United States Postal Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About employer

The United States federal government offers civilian positions across its agencies and offices.

Full-time
Date posted
Nov 03, 2026
Washington, District of Columbia

How to apply

Source: USAJOBS · Bespree is not the employer.

Need a resume for this application?

Tailor your resume for this job

Job description

Summary

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.

Duties

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.

Qualifications

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. Ability to provide legal advice and services and to formulate opinions involving the analysis and interpretation of federal, state, and local laws. Ability to litigate cases before federal courts. 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. Ability to obtain and maintain status as Special Assistant U.S. Attorney. SPECIAL CONDITION: Qualified applicants must be a licensed, active member of the bar in good standing in any state. 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. 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.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Must possess a J.D. degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school. Must be an active member of the bar in good standing with any State Bar. Must have a minimum of 3 years' work experience in legal practice, of which one year may be met through the completion of a judicial clerkship. Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free. Must be a determined suitable for federal employment. Required to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

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.

Locations

Washington, District of Columbia

Benefits

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.

Evaluation

We will review your resume and supporting documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant professional, educational, and work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified in the Qualifications section above, required for this position.

Required documents

Cover letter and resume. See 'How to Apply' for instructions.

How to apply

You will need to apply via our on-line application process at www.usps.com/employment. You will need to create an applicant profile. Once you are on the website, click "Search our latest job postings" OR select "Start your eCareer profile." You will have an opportunity to upload any requested documents to your profile. This is a two-step application process requiring you to create a profile and submit an application for the position you are applying for.You will receive two email confirmations: An email confirming your profile is complete. After submitting your application, you will receive a second email confirming your application has been successfully submitted.

Additional information

The United States Postal Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

About employer

The United States federal government offers civilian positions across its agencies and offices.