Attorney (National Tort Center)
About This Position
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has the following challenging and exciting employment opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced attorney. The Law Department is currently seeking an attorney to fill a vacant position with the National Tort Center (NTC).
Qualifications
Ability to prepare pretrial briefs, motions, pleadings, responses and other documents to present the issues independently with little or no direct supervision. Ability to provide legal advice and services with respect to regulations, practices, or other legal matters, and formulate opinions involving the analysis and interpretation of federal, state and local laws. Ability to litigate cases before administrative bodies and federal courts.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing to include the ability to negotiate with third parties on behalf of clients and prepare legal documents and presentations. 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.
Knowledge of Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) and its implementing regulations sufficient to evaluate and negotiate complex tort claims and provide oversight of FTCA litigation. The three years of required experience must include at least two years litigating or overseeing litigating in the federal courts. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: To be eligible for the Attorney position, you must possess a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
SPECIAL CONDITION: Qualified applicants must be a current member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: At least 3 years of experience in legal practice, of which one year of the experience requirement may be met through the completion of a judicial clerkship if completed by the time of hire. The clerkship must be documented in the applicant's resume.
Major Duties
The successful applicant will provide representation and advice to Postal Service officials involving the interpretation of statutes, regulations, contracts, and precedents; as well as the negotiation and presentation of cases before the federal courts in the area of tort law. Occasional travel will be required. The successful candidate will provide direction and support to U.S.
Attorney's Offices on District Court tort litigation and handle the commitment and negotiation of postal funds for settlement purposes. There may be occasional opportunities to act as co-counsel at the trial on more significant cases. The attorney will work closely with the Chief Counsel of Torts and the Managing Counsel of the General Law Service Center on establishing higher level settlement authority limits, which may reach seven or eight figures.
Conditions of Employment
Qualified applicants must be a current member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free.
Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.
Education
To be eligible for the Attorney position, you must possess a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
How You Will Be Evaluated
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.
Additional Information
The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation needed. The decision to grant reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. The United States Postal Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans' preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference.
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.
Required Documents
Cover letter; Resume; and Writing sample Applicants claiming veterans' preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. See 'How to Apply' for instructions.