Attorney (National Tort Center)

Duties The successful applicant will directly handle Federal Tort Claims Act administrative tort claims, along with partnering with the United States Attorney's Office in defending Federal Tort Claims Act litigation in a designated territory.
In that role, the successful applicant will analyze liability and value of tort matters, will negotiate settlements both directly with claimants in the administrative forum as well as at mediations and settlement conferences for litigation matters, and will provide litigation support to the United States Attorney's Offices on Postal FTCA litigation cases.
Occasional travel will be required.
Come work in an energetic, fast paced, and collegial office as part of the National Tort Center team.
Requirements Conditions of Employment 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.
Special Conditions: A RESUME, COVER LETTER, WRITING SAMPLE (Law School Transcript Optional).
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.
Key Requirements You must be a U.
S.
Citizen.
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.
Qualified applicant must successfully pass a drug screening.
Education EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: To be eligible for the Attorney position, you must possess a Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
Additional information 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.
Benefits Review our benefits How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an equal opportunity employer.
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 on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.
Benefits Review our benefits Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Cover letter, resume, and writing sample.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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.
Agency contact information Human Resources Email TALENT@USPS.
GOV Address United States Postal Service Headquarters 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20260 US Next steps You will be contacted via email on the status of your application.
Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents Cover letter, resume, and writing sample.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help This job is open to The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agency Applicants must be a U.
S.
citizen or have permanent resident alien status.
Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.