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Litigation Special Counsel

• Attorney for our Washington, DC office to join our expanding commercial litigation practice

• At least six years of research and writing, motions practice, and strategic litigation experience

• Seeking candidates with extensive litigation experience, superior brief writing skills, and the ability to manage all aspects of litigation

• District clerkship and/or appellate clerkship preferred

• All applicants should have excellent academic credentials and references

• Non-partnership track position with an 1,800 billable hour requirement

Please go to www.wiley.law to submit an application.

TRIAL ATTORNEY POSITION IN THE
DIVISION OF ENFORCEMENT

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement – Trial Unit in Washington, DC is seeking experienced attorneys to litigate potential violations of the securities laws in federal district courts and administrative forums nationwide.  This is an excellent opportunity to obtain trial experience while serving the investing public. Those with a variety of backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. 

Applicant must have at least four years post-J.D experience identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as pleadings, and motions.  Applicant also must have specialized experience including: (1) At least three years of experience litigating complex civil or criminal cases in federal district court and (2) Knowledge of the Federal Rules of Evidence.

Visit USAjobs to learn more about applying.  The posting is open until July 15, 2021.

Counsel for House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties

The House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties seeks a dedicated and hard-working lawyer with a minimum of 5 years of professional legal experience to serve as a subcommittee counsel.

Responsibilities include: serving as a resource for Democratic Members of the Committee on matters of law and policy within the Subcommittee’s jurisdiction; drafting legislation; preparing hearings; drafting statements, memos, and briefing materials; and providing guidance to Democratic House offices on matters of constitutional and civil rights law.  The counsel will be responsible for handling assignments in a range of issue areas, including reproductive rights, women’s issues, religious freedom, voting rights, civil rights litigation, torts and civil procedure, claims against the United States, separation of powers, federalism, individual constitutional rights, and any other areas as assigned.

The successful candidate must demonstrate exceptional writing and legal research skills, a strong work ethic, a professional temperament, and the ability to work on novel and complex matters under time and other pressures.  Such a candidate must also be able to work collaboratively with a broad range of personalities.  In addition, sound political judgment, prior legislative or policy experience, a substantive background in civil rights or constitutional law, and a demonstrated commitment to public service are strongly preferred.  A sense of humor is a plus. 

The Committee strives to ensure that our staff represents the diversity of the country’s population.  The Committee strongly encourages women and members of historically disadvantaged minority groups to apply.  The Committee does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, or national origin.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to JDEM.Job@mail.house.gov.  Please include “Constitution Counsel” in the subject line. 

More information at: https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/trial-attorney-521

Job Description: 

CTS is seeking experienced attorneys to work in all areas of the counterterrorism mission, including the application of investigative techniques to the task of identifying and disrupting terrorist plots before they occur.  CTS Trial Attorneys work closely with agents from the FBI, the CTS Regional Coordinators, and the National Security Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council (ATAC) Coordinators and terrorism prosecutors in U.S. Attorneys’ Offices throughout the country to support investigations, review intelligence, and assist in the resulting criminal litigation. CTS Trial Attorneys occasionally assist with the development of policies, plans, operations, and initiatives to promote the enforcement of terrorism statutes.  In addition to its case-related work, CTS Trial Attorneys are occasionally engaged in identifying terrorist trends and patterns, foreign and domestic training, public speaking, and topical writing in this enforcement area.  CTS Trial Attorneys are also involved with the design of, and participation in, terrorism training exercises with the interagency community, and other emergency preparedness-related activities, as part of CTS’s efforts to prepare for and respond to terrorist threats.

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Division of Regulatory Services

OGC-2021-0010, General Attorney, GS-905-13/14 FPL 14
Organization: Department of Education
Department: Office of the General Counsel
Series: 0905 Attorney
Grades: 13, 14
Open Period: 06/09/2021 to 06/25/2021

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/604241400

 

Division of Business and Administrative Law

OGC-2021-0009, General Attorney, GS-0905-11 (All Sources)
Organization: Department of Education
Department: Office of the General Counsel
Series: 0905 Attorney
Grades: 11
Open Period: 06/10/2021 to 06/24/2021

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/604243900

 

Ethics Division

OGC-2021-0008, General Attorney (Ethics), GS-0905-11/12 (All Sources)
Organization: Department of Education
Department: Office of the General Counsel
Series: 0905 Attorney
Grades: 11, 12
Open Period: 06/08/2021 to 06/22/2021

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/603947300

ATTORNEY OPPORTUNITIES IN THE OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of the General Counsel’s Legal Policy 2 Group in Washington, D.C. is seeking to hire talented and committed attorneys interested in complex and challenging work.

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of the General Counsel seeks attorneys to join our Legal Policy 2 Group. This group provides legal and policy analysis to the Commission, individual commissioners, and attorneys in the Commission’s divisions/offices concerning the federal securities laws, administrative laws, and other applicable laws. It also analyzes regulatory recommendations to the Commission particularly in the areas of corporation finance disclosure and accounting.  Attorneys in this group provide advice on novel questions and substantive procedural questions; review and provide feedback on proposals for rules and regulations drafted by other Commission offices; address complex matters involved in the drafting, interpreting, and application of legislation, regulations, and orders; and analyze the legal aspects of policy and regulatory alternatives.

OGC 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.

 HOW TO APPLY

All applicants must possess the following:

• JD. or LL.B. degree;
• 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; and Two years post-J.D. identifying legal issues, conducting legal research, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as memoranda, correspondence, and orders, which also includes at least one year providing advice and analysis of complex legal issues related to the laws, rules and regulations that govern the securities industry (e.g., the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), the Administrative Procedure Act, and other rulemaking administrative statues.  

Salary range: $113,533 – $192,347.

Please submit the following materials to GCResumes@sec.gov:

• Resume
• Cover letter outlining your relevant background and experience; and
• Application form

 Questions:  Allan Capute (202) 551-5122

 OGC LP2 SK13.pdf

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