Trial Counsel

U.S.-Securities-and-Exchange-Commission; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Division of Enforcement, Trial Unit, seeks a Trial Attorney (Trial Counsel) to develop, litigate and conduct trials in federal courts and agency proceedings, shaping enforcement precedent and policy.

Qualifications include a J.D. or LL.B., bar membership in good standing, and at least four years post-J.D. experience, including three years litigating complex cases and knowledge of the Federal Rules of Evidence.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. degree required.
• Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state or territory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and litigate cases in federal district courts and agency proceedings.
• Prepare pleadings, motions and other legal documents.
• Conduct trials and hearings with complex evidentiary and policy issues.
• Contribute to enforcement policy decisions and legal precedents.

Skills

Legal Analysis

Critical Thinking

Record Development

Program Management

Education

J.D. or LL.B. degree

Job description

The Division of Enforcement, Trial Unit is seeking a Trial Attorney (Trial Counsel)

As Trial Counsel, you will develop, litigate and conduct trials and hearings of cases in federal district courts and agency administrative proceedings that present unique legal, evidentiary and policy challenges and present the opportunity to establish legal precedent, and monitoring decisions that impact the SEC. 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-16

Applicant must have at least four years post J.D experience identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as pleadings, and motions, which also includes at least three years:

1. Litigating complex civil or criminal cases in federal district court;
2. Knowledge of the Federal Rules of Evidence.

CCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES

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

• 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.
• Development and Use of Record - Strategically collects, analyzes, and organizes an evidentiary record.
• 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.