Securities and Exchange Commission, Division of Enforcement – General Attorney

Location: Salt Lake Regional Office

Open & closing dates:  07/02/2021 to 07/16/2021

Salary: $115,847 to $196,264 per year

Appointment type: Permanent

Work schedule: Full-time

Summary

The Division of Enforcement investigates possible violations of securities laws, recommends Commission action when appropriate, either in a federal court or before an administrative law judge, and negotiates settlements.

If selected, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for conducting investigations dealing with difficult and complex matters involving all aspects of the securities market.

Responsibilities

• Conducts complex investigations being undertaken by the SEC.

• 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.

• Provides management with advice and work products exhibiting knowledge, insight, and understanding of relevant law and facts.

• Uses sound judgment to 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.

• Communicates with agency officials at all levels, including supervisors, coworkers, staff in courts and private industry, and other agencies.

• Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them.

• May participate in all aspects of litigation in federal court and administrative proceedings.

 For more information and to apply go to: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/606288700