Market Abuse Unit Attorney

Justia; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Justia, Inc. Division of Enforcement, Market Abuse Unit (MAU) seeks a General Attorney responsible for investigating and prosecuting large-scale abusive market practices affecting securities markets. The attorney will work under MAU and handle complex legal matters requiring rigorous analysis and evidence gathering.

Basic requirements include a J.D. or LL.B. and active bar membership; two years post‑JD for SK-13 or three years post‑JD for SK-14, with experience in legal research, analysis, and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent required.
• Active bar membership in good standing in any US state or territory.

Responsabilités

• Investigate and prosecute matters involving large-scale abusive market practices by institutions, market professionals, and other individuals that threaten fair and efficient operation of securities markets.

Connaissances

Legal research

Legal analysis

Federal securities laws

Formation

J.D. or LL.B. degree

Description du poste

The Division of Enforcement, Market Abuse Unit (MAU) is seeking a General Attorney(Market Abuse Unit Attorney). As a Market Abuse Unit Attorney, you will investigate and prosecute matters involving large-scale abusive market practices by institutions, market professionals, and other individuals that harm or threaten the fair and efficient operation of securities markets.

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

SK-13: Applicant must have at least two years post J.D. identifying legal issues, conducting legal research, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, pleadings, and motions,
which also includes at least one year:

1. Analyzing legal and/or factual issues, or conducting significant investigations or litigation; AND
2. Applying knowledge of federal securities laws.

SK-14: Applicant must have at least three years post J.D. independently identifying legal issues, conducting legal research, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, pleadings, and motions,
which also includes at least two years:

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

ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information:

Competency 1: Legal Analysis: Utilizes expert legal knowledge to apply relevant law to the facts of each case.
Competency 2: Development and Use of Record: Strategically collects, analyzes, and organizes an evidentiary record.
Competency 3: Critical Thinking: Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case.
Competency 4: Case Management: Manages cases efficiently using best practices.