Employment Law Attorney jobs in Utica, NY

Duties

The successful candidate will handle a heavy employment caseload before the Federal District Courts, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), as well as providing advice to internal clients on a variety of employment matters, including but not limited to those arising under Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration, National Labor Relations Act, and disciplinary matters subject to the jurisdiction of the MSPB.

Applicants must have at least three years of experience primarily practicing employment law in federal courts or before the EEOC or MSPB. Current litigation experience, including discovery, drafting and filing motions, mediation, and participation in trials and hearings, is required. Experience in handling federal district court employment cases, EEOC, and/or MSPB litigation should be specifically documented in the applicant's resume.

Responsibilities

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Key Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• 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.

  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

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.