Regulatory Paralegal & Research Specialist

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission seeks a Paralegal Specialist to assist attorneys, financial analysts, and examiners. The role focuses on providing comprehensive regulatory support, drafting orders and letters, and publishing guidance to clarify regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities include organizing examination files, performing legal research, and coordinating responses across the division to ensure timely and accurate regulatory actions.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal support by organizing examination and legal files, compiling records, and coordinating document production.
• Conduct foundational legal research using databases to support statutes, case law, and agency guidance.
• Assist with FOIA and Privacy Act requests, including redaction and drafting responses under attorney supervision.
• Collaborate with program offices and legal staff to gather information and improve regulatory processes.

Skills

Legal research

Regulatory compliance

Document management

FOIA processing

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission seeks a Paralegal Specialist to assist attorneys, financial analysts, and examiners. The role focuses on providing comprehensive regulatory support, drafting orders and letters, and publishing guidance to clarify regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities include organizing examination files, performing legal research, and coordinating responses across the division to ensure timely and accurate regulatory actions.