Senior Adviser - Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit

Justia; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Justia, Inc. seeks an Attorney Advisor (Senior Adviser) for the CETU to provide high-level support to the Unit Chief on priority matters in cyber and emerging technologies. The role includes assisting with investigations, legal analysis, and strategic execution across complex cases.

Qualified applicants hold a J.D. or LL.B. and active bar membership; at least one year of specialized experience at GS/SK-14 level or equivalent, with experience applying federal securities laws and SEC rules.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited college or university.
• Active bar membership in good standing in any state, DC, or commonwealth within the US.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level assistance to the CETU Unit Chief on priority matters.
• Support investigations, civil cases, or administrative proceedings.
• Apply federal securities laws and Commission rules.
• Develop Accomplishment Record narratives addressing required competencies.

Skills

Workload Management

Critical Thinking

Legal Analysis

Strategic Thinking

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Job description

The Division of Enforcement is seeking an Attorney Advisor (Senior Adviser - Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit) in the Office of Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU). As a Senior Adviser - Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit you will be given substantial responsibility for providing the CETU Unit Chief with high level assistance on priority matters.

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:

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

SK-16:

Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level. Specialized experience includes:

1. Conducting investigations, civil cases, or administrative proceedings; AND
2. Providing interpretive advice on matters involving investigations of potential federal securities law violations; AND
3. Applying federal securities laws and Commission rules and regulations.

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: Workload Management - Prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes.

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

Competency 4: Strategic Thinking/Execution - Understands and implements the Agency's and applicable Division/Office's vision, policies, and goals, anticipating, identifying, and addressing the impact of internal and external environmental factors, linking them to capabilities and potential of the organization.