General Attorney (Washington, DC)

This announcement will remain open until October 28, 2021.

Open to all U.S. Citizens (Public):https://go.usa.gov/xMzhJ

ATTORNEY OPPORTUNITIES IN THE
DIVISION OF ENFORCEMENT

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement in Washington, DC is seeking to hire talented and committed attorneys interested in complex and challenging work
to help the Division carry out its primary mission of protecting investors and U.S. markets.

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The Division of Enforcement plays an essential role in carrying out the SEC’s mission by investigating possible violations of the federal securities laws and prosecuting the Commission’s civil suits in federal courts and administrative proceedings.

The Division is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. That commitment is critical to attracting and retaining talent with the mix of skills and expertise needed to accomplish our mission.

Enforcement staff attorneys are responsible for conducting investigations dealing with difficult and complex matters involving all aspects of the securities market. Typical duties include:

➤ developing investigative or litigation plans;

➤ drafting subpoenas and requests for documents, and questioning witnesses through interviews, testimony, or depositions;

➤ evaluating evidence to demonstrate whether sufficient evidence exists to prove violations of federal securities laws;

➤ participating in all aspects of litigation in federal court and administrative proceedings.

Click here for more insight into careers with the SEC’s Division of Enforcement

HOW TO APPLY

All applicants must possess the following

·          J.D. or LL.B. degree AND

·          Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

In addition, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement:

Applicants must have two years of post J.D. work experience identifying legal issues, conducting legal research, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as dispositions, pleadings, and motions, one year of which includes: (1) analyzing complex legal and/or factual issues, or conducting significant investigations or litigation: (2) applying knowledge of and understanding of federal securities laws.

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