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Securities and Exchange Commission, Division of Enforcement
Title: General Attorney
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: $96,590 – $157,981
DUTIES
Serves as an attorney conducting high profile and complex investigations being undertaken by the SEC. Serves as a legal expert for investigations including design and development of innovative solutions to address issues and problems or involving novel or unexplored questions of law or policy. Develops investigative or litigation plans and adjusts as appropriate during the course of an investigation. Drafts subpoenas and other requests for documents, questions witnesses through interviews, testimony, or depositions, evaluates documentary or testimonial evidence to demonstrate whether sufficient evidence exists to prove violations of federal securities laws, and prepares litigation-related documents. The employee must use sound judgment and determine the quality, accuracy and relevance of information or data, analyze information to identify relationships and trends, and integrate and synthesize facts to reach reasonable conclusions. Attorneys are expected to take initiative in developing proactive investigative approaches, particularly through analyzing industry trends and using innovative technological capabilities. Must demonstrate high attention to detail.
Communicates with agency officials at all levels, including supervisors, coworkers, staff in courts and private industry, Congressional staff, and staff of other agencies. Must exercise highly developed communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and similar skills to obtain the desired results. Communication includes oral and written communication in a clear, concise, technically accurate and well-organized manner and produce timely work products of a very high substantive quality. Must also work effectively with others.
Demonstrates ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them. Must work independently with minimal supervision to accomplish work objectives, including in ambiguous or unclear situations. Must also display a high level of initiative and commitment towards completing assignments, and take initiative to identify and understand issues relative to assignments. Finally the employee must also accept constructive criticism from others and follow directions, as appropriate.
May participate in litigation matters, representing the Commission in enforcement actions pending in federal court and the Division of Enforcement in Commission administrative proceedings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS:
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp.
The SEC offers a number of exceptional enhanced pay and benefits plus the standard Federal benefits! Enjoy with SEC:
- Up to $10,000 a year (60K cap) in student loan repayments for those who meet program criteria
- Paid dental insurance and vision insurance
- Increased agency subsidy for health insurance which supplements your health benefits premiums by $25 for self-only coverage, and $50 for family coverage
- Mass transportation subsidy up to $120 per month
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel.
Basic Qualifications:
Applicant must possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree and be an active member of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Minimum Qualifications:
In addition to the Basic Qualifications above, applicant must have three years post J.D. experience, two years of which analyzing complex legal and/or factual issues or performing significant investigations or litigation. Although not required, knowledge of federal securities laws is will be considered.
HOW TO APPLY:
SUBMIT AN EMAIL TO HO-ENF-Hiring@sec.gov AND ATTACH THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Cover letter
- Résumé
- Assessment Questions (See Below)
- Proof of Bar membership
Assessment Questions:
In 500 words or less, please describe your experience, education, and training as it relates to analyzing complex legal and/or factual issues. Failure to fully describe your qualifications or experience in this narrative may result in your being rating ineligible or receiving a lower score.
In 500 words or less, please describe your experience, education, and training as it relates to investigation/litigations. Failure to fully describe your qualifications or experience in this narrative may result in your being rating ineligible or receiving a lower score.
In 500 words or less, please describe your experience, education, and training as it relates to working effectively with others on an investigation team. Failure to fully describe your qualifications or experience in this narrative may result in your being rating ineligible or receiving a lower score.
In 500 words or less, please describe your experience, education, and training as it relates to communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Failure to fully describe your qualifications or experience in this narrative may result in your being rating ineligible or receiving a lower score.
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