United States Postal Service
External Publication for Job Posting 11308848

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

Legal

Job Posting Period

04/10/2023 - 04/25/2023

Job Title

PARALEGAL SPECIALIST

Facility Location

SAINT LOUIS LAW OFFICE

1720 MARKET ST RM 2400

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63155-9948

OR

NATIONWIDE

Position Information

TITLE: PARALEGAL SPECIALIST

GRADE: EAS - 17

FLSA DESIGNATION: Non-Exempt

OCCUPATION CODE: 0950-5003

NON-SCHEDULED DAYS:

HOURS: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

FINANCE NUMBER: 289952

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.

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 5-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.

SALARY RANGE: 61,230.00 - 76,130.00 USD Annually

FINANCE NUMBER: 289952

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

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 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.

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 5-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

Provides litigation and/or administrative program support by conducting legal and factual research, ensuring proper filling and

service of discovery and/or motions, collecting and assembling documentary evidence and preparing correspondence. Drafts

and edits legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses. Supports multiple

attorneys by checking legal citations for form and accuracy; provides advice to operations clients, and communicates with

representatives of federal, state, and local agencies on matters involving the Postal Service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conducts research on legal issues using legal databases (e.g., Westlaw Next, Cyber FEDs, PACER, Lexis Advance);

compiles related information, such as board decisions and case rulings using standard legal research materials. Summarizes

findings and presents conclusions and supporting analysis to attorneys. Checks court and administrative legal decisions cited

in memoranda and pleadings to determine whether they have been superseded or modified by subsequent decisions; checks

legal citations for form and accuracy.

2. Assists multiple attorneys on an ongoing basis with preparation and assembling documentation of supporting case

materials for proceedings before courts, administrative agencies, commissions, or Congressional bodies

3. Leads the discovery process by communicating with USPS management to obtain information and documents; drafts and

responds to discovery as needed (e.g., requests for admissions, objections, interrogatories, production of documents).

4. Conducts eDiscovery using the approved software program to gather and review relevant documents. Uses litigation hold

systems to secure and retain information from potential witnesses.

5. Responds to requests and inquiries from internal customers, external government officials (e.g., federal, state, local), and

private businesses and individuals regarding information pursuant to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act,

subpoenas, and judicial and administrative discovery rules and orders, or legislative review and clearance procedures.

Provides advice to internal clients regarding Postal Service procedures, regulations, and protocols.

6. Prepares and reviews legal documents subject to final review and approval by an attorney; coordinates information with

witnesses, and performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION

Manager of unit to which assigned.

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 identify legal issues presented by moderately complex factual situations and to perform investigations of the

factual circumstances underlying legal issues presented.

2. Ability to present the results of research and investigations in a clear concise manner, both orally and in writing.

3. Ability to prepare written materials, using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.

4. Ability to work effectively on multiple projects with stringent deadlines set by multiple attorneys sufficient to complete

research, gather information, and organize legal documents.

5. Ability to understand and utilize data from various business system (e.g., timekeeping systems, reports from operations

databases, Payroll Journals).

6. Ability to utilize eDiscovery computer platform to obtain, review, sort and redact voluminous emails or other documents

necessary for discovery production.

7. Knowledge of the legal process at a level sufficient to draft discovery requests and responses, engage in eDiscovery, draft

pleadings, and similar documents.

8. Ability to conduct legal research utilizing standard legal research materials, including statutory and regulatory materials,

policy handbooks and manuals, and legal research databases (e.g., LEXIS Advance, Westlaw Next, CyberFEDs, PACER).

9. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: At a minimum a qualified applicant must possess a paralegal certificate, OR

at least 2 years of related paralegal experience obtained within the past 5 years (e.g., work experience at a law firm, in labor

relations or human resources, or in an in-house litigation department).

**Reimbursement of relocation expenses will NOT be authorized**

**This position requires a MBI clearance. This process can take up to 6 weeks 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 Cyril Johnson at 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.

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 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.