Attorney (Real Estate)

Attorney (Real Estate)

U.S. Postal Service

U.S. Postal Service HQ Law Department - Procurement and Property

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Summary

The Law Department is currently seeking to fill an attorney position at Headquarters in the Facilities Law group of the Procurement and Property Law Section. This position will be domiciled in Washington, DC.

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Summary

The Law Department is currently seeking to fill an attorney position at Headquarters in the Facilities Law group of the Procurement and Property Law Section. This position will be domiciled in Washington, DC.

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Accepting applications

Posted today Apply by 07/03/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 3, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington, DC

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Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $130,570 - $198,140 per year Pay scale & grade

UA 1

Promotion potential None

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Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0905 Attorney

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Other Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number DE-12959648-26-LLO Control number 871360900

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

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• 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.

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Qualified applicant must successfully pass a drug screening.

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.
• 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 Bar Association.
• 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.

The successful candidate is an experienced commercial or governmental real estate attorney. The candidate should have experience drafting and reviewing complex agreements and advising clients on sophisticated property transactions including leases, subleases, licenses, purchase and sale agreements, swaps, and property management agreements. The selected attorney will also represent the Postal Service in a first-chair capacity in lease disputes before the Postal Service Board of Contract Appeals and advise on the application of a variety of laws to federal property including state and local law, the National Historic Preservation Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the Architectural Barriers Act, among others. The selected attorney will work closely with Postal management responsible for owned and leased facilities nationwide and will be expected to coordinate with government procurement, environmental, legal policy, and other attorneys as appropriate. Familiarity with IP, government contracts, and commercial litigation is a plus. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to work independently on multiple projects.

Alternatively, if the candidate does not have the required real estate experience, the successful candidate must demonstrate excellence in the practice of law through a combination of education, training, and experience and the following requirements. The candidate must have a minimum of three years of legal experience in a leading firm or a corporate, federal, or state agency general counsel's office. Experience as a federal judicial clerk is a plus. The candidate must be an exceptional communicator who is capable of complex negotiations, working with a variety of clients, and multi-tasking. The candidate must have the ability to be a dealmaker, a team player, and possess proven initiative and follow through.

Education

To be eligible for the Attorney position, you must possess a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school.

Additional information

The United States Postal Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, annual and sick leave.

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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.

Benefits

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We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, annual and sick leave.

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Required documents

Required Documents

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• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Writing Sample

See 'How to Apply' for instructions.

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

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You will need to apply via our on-line application process at www.usps.com/employment. 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

Phone ... Email ... Address US Postal Service

475 L Enfant Plaza

Suite 9801

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

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• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Writing Sample

See 'How to Apply' for instructions.

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.