General Attorney

The U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission’s Miami Regional office is seeking to fill a Trial Attorney. The Division of Enforcement investigates possible violations of securities laws, recommends Commission action when appropriate, either in a federal court or before an administrative law judge, and negotiates settlements. The selected candidate will join a well-respected team that is responsible for conducting investigations dealing with difficult and complex matters involving all aspects of the securities market.
Responsibilities include:

Conducts complex investigations being undertaken by the SEC. Develops investigative or litigation plans and adjusts as appropriate during the course of an investigation.
Drafts subpoenas and other requests for documents, questions witnesses through interviews, testimony, or depositions, evaluates documentary or testimonial evidence to demonstrate whether sufficient evidence exists to prove violations of federal securities laws, and prepares litigation-related documents.
Provides management with advice and work products exhibiting knowledge, insight, and understanding of relevant law and facts. Uses sound judgment to determine the quality, accuracy and relevance of information or data, analyze information to identify relationships and trends, and integrate and synthesize facts to reach reasonable conclusions.
Communicates with agency officials at all levels, including supervisors, coworkers, staff in courts and private industry, and other agencies.
Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them. Develops innovative solutions to address issues and problems or involving novel or unexplored questions of law or policy.
May participate in all aspects of litigation in federal court and administrative proceedings.

Requirements/Qualifications
Applicants must have an Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory, of the United States, the District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico  and have 2 year(s) of post J.D. work experience as a practicing attorney, 1 year(s) of which includes: analyzing complex legal and/or factual issues, or conducting significant investigations or litigation. Knowledge of federal securities laws is preferred.
How to Apply:
https://go.usa.gov/xmnUt