About this position
United States Postal Service External Publication for Job Posting 12338556 If this job requires qualification on an examination, the number of applicants who will be invited to take or retake the examination may be limited. Branch Headquarters
Job Posting Period
07/28/2026 - 08/27/2026
Job Title
TRIAL ATTORNEY & SAUSA - INSPEC SVC
Facility Location
USPS HEADQUARTERS
475 LENFANT PLZ SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20260-0004
DOMICILE LOCATION:
The United States Attorney's Office Central District of California Orange County Office 411 W 4th St Ste 8000 Santa Ana, CA 92701-4540 NB12434036
Position Information
TITLE: TRIAL ATTORNEY & SAUSA - INSPEC SVC
GRADE: U - 01
FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt
OCCUPATION CODE: 0905-0105
NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: Saturday/Sunday
HOURS: 09:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M.
SALARY RANGE: 130,570.00 - 198,140.00 USD Annually
FINANCE NUMBER: 102747
BENEFIT INFORMATION: The salary will be based on previous experience, salary history, 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. Persons Eligible to Apply All U.S. Citizens, permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or any other territory owing allegiance to the United States. Applicants must be available for screening activities, including an interview.Applicants entitled to veterans’ preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act may apply for any posted position. If you are a military veteran, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy #4) to your application under the Veterans Preference tab. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System. Applicants must be age 18 at the time of hire (or age 16 with a high school diploma). All applicants must apply online at www.usps.com/careers to be considered for this employment opportunity. Paper or Emailed Applications for Employment will not be accepted in person or by email. You must have a valid email address to apply as communication regarding employment opportunities, examinations, interviews and background checks will be conveyed by email. Please add the following email domain addresses to your contact list right away to allow correspondence, especially if you use SPAM blocking software, use a yahoo or gmail account, or use a work or military email address! @usps.gov @psionline.com @geninfo.com NOTICE SCREENINGS REQUESTED: You may receive multiple requests for background checks in regards to this employment opportunity. Respond to all requests quickly as we anticipate filling our vacancies quickly and nonresponses may result in disqualification for this opportunity. Newly appointed employees are subject to a 1-year probationary period. Background Check The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 10-year inquiry for any location where the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation, the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding 5-years may not be considered complete. The Inspection Service may be able to process inquiries for U.S. Citizens only, but only if their time spent out of the country was spent as: a trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S. government (military or civilian), a missionary, a student attending school in a foreign country, a Peace Corps participant, or as an employee of a U.S.-based employer/company. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment. Functional Purpose 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 AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Represents the United States Postal Service in the prosecution of federal crimes.
2. Develops and recommends strategies and coordinates the preparation of litigation for mail theft, mail fraud and other
complex cases.
3. Performs all aspects of criminal discovery, motions practice, trials and appeals.
4. Meets with defense attorneys in advance of trial to conduct pre-trial conferences and negotiations.
5. Works closely with postal inspectors and other law enforcement agents, witnesses and victims during criminal
investigations, trial preparation and all phases of litigation.
6. Conducts legal research. Prepares memoranda and briefs on questions of law. Prepares pleadings.SUPERVISION
Postal Inspector In-Charge The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and experience the following requirements:
Requirements
1. 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.
2. Ability to provide legal advice and services and to formulate opinions involving the analysis and interpretation of federal,
state, and local laws.
3. Ability to litigate cases before federal courts.
4. 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.
5. Ability to obtain and maintain status as Special Assistant U.S. Attorney.
6. SPECIAL CONDITION: Qualified applicants must be active members of the State Bar of California, licensed and in good
standing.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have a Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited
law school. **Reimbursement of relocation expenses will NOT be authorized** **This position requires a SSBI clearance. This process can take up to 6 months from the date the offer letter is returned** 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:
1. An email confirming your profile is complete.
2. After submitting your application you will receive a second email confirming your application has been successfully
submitted. For information, please contact James Dunbar at the following email address:Talent@usps.gov. 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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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 accommodationneeded. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act) prohibits the Postal Service from inquiring into the criminal history of applicants before a conditional offer of employment has been made and sets out penalties for individual employees who violate the law. An applicant who feels their rights under this federal law have been violated has 30 days from the date of the alleged violation to file a complaint with the Postal Service at FairChanceActSupport@usps.gov. Further information can be found at www.usps.com. SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.
Location and commute
475 LENFANT PLZ SW, Washington, DC 20260.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: NC20260728-00001.