1. Investigates EEO matters by gathering and reviewing Postal Service investigative documents, including the EEO file, locating and interviewing Postal Service and third party witnesses, and collecting and evaluating other available evidence.
2. Researches and analyzes EEOC and Federal Court legal precedent to aid in representation of the Postal Service.
3. Integrates specific case facts with primary and secondary law to determine the nature, cause, legal responsibility and potential value of complaints made under Title VII, the ADEA, the Rehabilitation Act and the Equal Pay Act.
4. Communicates the Law Department's assessment of EEO cases to postal clients, including the presentation and discussion of potential settlement options.
5. Negotiates resolutions with complainants or their legal representatives based on authorized monetary limits and/or non-monetary consideration.
6. Prepares both written discovery requests and Postal Service discovery responses; planning, conducting and defending depositions.
7. Prepares motions and pre and post hearing submissions to EEO Judges; prepares witnesses for EEO Hearings and represents the Postal Service at EEO Hearings.
8. Represents the Postal Service in the filing of and defense of appeals before the EEOC Office of Federal Operations.