Duties
The successful candidate will work closely with postal management responsible for USPS's portfolio of tens of thousands of owned and leased facilities nationwide. The candidate must have experience drafting and reviewing complex agreements and advising clients in sophisticated transactions. The selected attorney should have expertise providing legal advice with respect to real estate matters - sales, leases, acquisitions, complex development transactions, and property management, easements, and facility construction and maintenance.
The attorney will also represent the Postal Service in contractual real estate disputes in a first-chair capacity before the Postal Service Board of Contract Appeals, primarily with respect to claims pertaining to leases. Assignments may also include providing legal advice on government procurement and environmental matters. Knowledge of government contracts, and commercial litigation is a plus. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to work independently on multiple projects.
The candidate must have a minimum of three years of legal experience. Experience as a federal judicial clerk is a plus. The candidate must be an exceptional communicator who is capable of complex negotiations, working with diverse clients, and multi-tasking. The candidate must have the ability to be a dealmaker, a team player, and possess proven initiative and follow through.
Responsibilities
- Conducts legal research and prepares written material for use in representing the Postal Service and advising postal management officials.
- Participates in conferences necessary to representing or advising Postal Service officials.
- Directly advises postal management officials and represents the Postal Service in legal matters involving outside parties.
- Prepares replies to inquiries from Congress, government agencies, and the public.
- Prepares opinions, memoranda, decisions, regulations, testimonies, or formal filings in proceedings in which the Postal Service is a party.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
How to Apply
You will need to apply via our on-line application process at https://about.usps.com/careers/welcome.htm. 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.
Next steps
You will be contacted via email on the status of your application.