Counsel

Justia, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Justia, Inc. seeks an Attorney-Adviser (Counsel) for the Office of the Investor Advocate within the Office of the Chief Counsel. The selectee will help formulate investment management policy and support regulatory work.

The role requires a J.D. or LL.B., active bar membership, and at least one year of specialized experience in federal securities law, including the Investment Company Act or the Investment Advisers Act. The position emphasizes legal analysis, research, and policy development.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. degree required.
• Active bar membership in good standing in any state, DC, or Puerto Rico; proof required before entry on duty.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS/SK-13, focusing on federal securities laws (Investment Company Act and/or Investment Advisers Act).

Responsibilities

• Help formulate investment management policy for the Office of the Investor Advocate.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on federal securities laws; develop and recommend statutory, regulatory, or policy solutions.

Skills

Legal research

Securities law

Policy development

Education

J.D./LL.B. degree

Job description

The Office of the Investor Advocate (OIAD), Office of the Chief Counsel is seeking an Attorney-Adviser (Counsel). As an Attorney-Adviser, you will be responsible for helping to formulate investment management policy for OIAD. The selectee may stay in their current duty location.

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

• 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

In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement.

SK-14

Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-13 level. Specialized experience includes:

1. Interpreting and applying federal securities laws, with a primary focus on the Investment Company Act and/or the Investment Advisers Act; AND
2. Conducting legal research and analysis regarding the application of federal securities laws; AND/OR
3. Developing and recommending statutory, regulatory, or policy solutions.

ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES

• Legal Analysis – Utilizes expert legal knowledge to apply relevant law to the facts of each case.
• Critical Thinking – Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case.
• Teamwork and Collaboration – Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances agency goals and objectives.
• Workload Management – Effectively prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes.