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Securities Attorney

Securities and Exchange Commission · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

This job in plain English

This job is a permanent, full-time General Attorney (Securities Attorney) position at the Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Enforcement, Office of Market Intelligence, in Washington, DC. The attorney reviews tips, complaints, referrals, and suspicious activity reports to find possible securities law violations. It is not remote or telework eligible, relocation costs are not paid, and it has 1 vacancy.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public, but only U.S. citizens can apply. You must meet the citizenship requirement and the other conditions of employment listed below.

What you would do

  • Analyze tips, complaints, referrals, and suspicious activity reports for possible securities law violations.
  • Research subjects, claims, and events using internal and external databases and sources.
  • Write legal analyses and findings, and recommend next steps for each lead.
  • Coordinate with Enforcement, Corporation Finance, and other SEC offices on lead assignments.

Do you qualify for SK-14?

With experience: You need at least 3 years of experience after law school at the SK-14 level, including at least 2 years of analyzing complex legal and factual issues, investigating federal securities law violations, and handling civil cases in U.S. District Courts or before administrative law judges. Experience can come from paid or unpaid work, including volunteer work.

With education: A J.D. or LL.B. law degree is required. Education must come from a school accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Active membership in good standing of the bar in any U.S. state, territory, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Responses to the online Questionnaire
  • Resume, no more than two pages, with specific employment dates
  • Veterans documentation such as a DD-214 if you claim veterans preference
  • Unofficial transcripts showing your law degree and required coursework
  • Accomplishment Record only if the agency asks for it, due within 3 business days

How you will be rated: Your resume and application are first checked for the minimum qualifications. If you are found minimally qualified, you must submit an Accomplishment Record within 3 business days or you will be removed, and a panel rates you as Highly Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified.

Tips for this job:

  • Start your Accomplishment Record before you apply, because you will have only 3 business days to submit it if asked.
  • Make sure your resume shows specific dates and proves each experience claim, and keep it to two pages or less.
  • Upload unofficial transcripts with your application, since missing documents can make your application ineligible.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, permanent

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/59
  • Pre-employment security investigation and background check
  • Possible drug testing
  • Two-year trial period (one year for preference-eligible veterans) if the job is not the same or similar to your current position
  • Direct deposit of federal pay is required
  • Moving and relocation expenses are not authorized
  • You must report to the listed duty station

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$153,114 – $259,402 per year
Pay scale and grade
SK-14 · SK
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Attorney (0905)
Announcement
27-EX-13101918-MJB

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