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***The closing date for this job announcement has been extended to August 12, 2024.***
The Solicitor position is in the Office of the General Counsel located in Washington, DC. This position is open to US citizens.
The Securities and Exchange Commission's Solicitor leads the Commission's Appellate Litigation and Bankruptcy Group ("Appellate Group") and serves as a senior advisor to the agency's General Counsel.
07/17/2024 to 08/12/2024
$200,988 - $305,096 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
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24-EX-12471674-DMQ
800281000
At the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) and value a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the communities we serve. We thus welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to public service.
The Solicitor is the Commission's chief appellate attorney, overseeing all aspects of the agency's litigation involving appeals from district court civil enforcement actions, petitions for review of Commission rulemakings and adjudicative orders, and cases in which the Commission appears as amicus curiae. The Solicitor supervises and manages the Office of the General Counsel's Appellate Group.
The Appellate Group represents the Commission in appellate litigation, including in appeals from district court civil enforcement actions, petitions for review of Commission rulemakings and adjudicative orders in the courts of appeals, and (in conjunction with the Office of the Solicitor General) in cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. In addition, the Appellate Group represents the Commission as amicus curiae in private litigation raising important issues under the federal securities laws. The Appellate Group also provides advice to the Commission, individual Commissioners, and staff in the agency's operating divisions and offices regarding the legal sufficiency and litigation risk of proposed rules and other regulatory and enforcement actions. And the bankruptcy component of the Appellate Group is responsible for overseeing the representation of the Commission in certain significant proceedings under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Typical duties include:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement.
SO-01: Applicant must have at least four years of post J.D. work experience identifying legal issues, conducting legal research, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as legal opinions, briefs, memoranda, or motions, which also includes at least three years of specialized experience:
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Official Transcripts will be required at the time of appointment to verify educational eligibility.
SEC COMPENSATION PROGRAM: The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade; however, a selectee's initial pay is always set below the maximum rate of the range. Please click here for additional information.
Disability Employment: For information on disability appointments, please visit http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/
Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation for disability to participate in the application process at the SEC, submit the form for Reasonable Accommodation for Participation in Job Application Process here. Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. All applicants may provide narrative responses (500 words or less per question) addressing the executive (core) and technical qualifications. After the announcement closing date, you will receive an email asking you to respond to the core and technical qualifications. You must provide your responses within the established deadline.
Based on the information provided in the narrative responses and resume, a rating panel will rate/rank candidates and place them in the following quality category groupings:
You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on "Track Your Online Application."
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be terminated after you begin work, or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation before appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, Veterans' Preference, certification of disability, etc.).
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/800281000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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