Assistant Director

Justia, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Justia, Inc. seeks a Supervisory General Attorney (Assistant Director) to lead under the AMU Chief, directing legal analyses and enforcement actions in securities matters. The role requires strong knowledge of federal securities laws, investigations, and program management to advance agency priorities.

The candidate will oversee complex investigations and civil or administrative proceedings, ensuring compliance with applicable rules and strategic execution aligned with the division's mission.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. degree and active bar membership in good standing.
• Proof of bar membership required before entry on duty.
• Education must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of Federal securities laws and Commission rules to cases.
• Conduct investigations, civil cases or administrative proceedings.
• Apply knowledge of the securities market.
• Develop and execute enforcement programs and strategies.

Skills

Legal knowledge of securities laws

Investigations

Securities markets

Education

J.D. or LL.B. degree

Job description

The Division of Enforcement, Asset Management Unit (AMU) is seeking a Supervisory General Attorney (Assistant Director). As an Assistant Director, you will serve under the general direction of the AMU Chief.

Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

BASIC REQUIREMENT: 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. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

SK-17:

1. Applying knowledge of the Federal securities laws and Commission rules and regulations; AND
2. Conducting investigations, civil cases or administrative proceedings; AND
3. Applying knowledge of the securities market.

CCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES:

Competency 1: Legal Analysis: Utilizes expert legal knowledge to apply relevant law to the facts of each case.

Competency 2: Critical Thinking: Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case.

Competency 3: Strategic Execution: Understand and implement Agency's and Division/Office's policies and goals, with regard to personnel or programs in their purview anticipating, identifying, and addressing the impact of internal and external environmental factors, linking them to capabilities and potential of the organization.

Competency 4: Program Management: Ability to develop and execute programs to deliver results that efficiently and effectively meet Agency's mission, strategic plan and goals, with little or no guidance.