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The Investment Adviser/Investment Company Examination Program within the Division of Examinations is filling a few positions for a Attorney-Adviser, SK-0905-11 or 12 in the following locations:Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Ft. Worth, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC; and San Francisco, CA.
Learn more about this agency04/28/2023 to 05/15/2023
$79,904 - $190,122 per year
Starting salary is based on experience. The range is listed for informational purposes. Initial pay will be set below the maximum. See more below.
SK 11 - 12
FEW vacancies in the following locations:
No
Yes—Yes - as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Travel averages 5 days a month.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
14
No
No
23-EX-11909712-CSS
722728100
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
US Citizens
The mission of the Division of Examination is to protect investors, ensure market integrity and support responsible capital formation through risk-focused strategies that: (1) improve compliance; (2) prevent fraud; (3) monitor risk; and (4) inform policy. The results of the Division's examinations are used by the SEC to inform rule-making initiatives, identify and monitor risks, improve industry practices and pursue misconduct.
If selected, you will join a well-respected team as an Attorney-Adviser responsible for conducting examinations of investment advisers and investment companies, which involves the interpretation and application of securities laws, regulations, and policies.
As a Attorney-Adviser you will:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement.
SK-11: a J.D. or LL.B. degree AND be an active member of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
SK-12: Applicant must possess at least one year of post-J.D. experience defining legal issues, conducting legal research, and drafting legal documents such as contracts, dispositions, pleadings, and motions. OR
One of the following below:
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
Salary Ranges:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume must support your responses to the occupational questionnaire. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, your resume will be forwarded to a review panel for consideration. After the review of your resume and application materials, you may be contacted for an interview.
Those candidates who are referred may also be asked to participate in an interview, as well as an "In-Box Exercise" that is designed to measure your analytical writing capabilities.
Applicants will be evaluated on the following competencies:
Legal Guidance, Securities Laws and Compliance Guidance, and Technical Communication
The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 10 minutes to complete. To preview the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following linkhttps://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11909712
You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
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/722728100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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