Agency: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Position: Trial Attorney, SK-0905-16 Promotion Potential: SK-16 Open & Close Dates: 08/17/2023 to 08/31/2023 Salary: $155,186 - $263,552 per year Location: Philadelphia, PA Vacancies: One (1) Job Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/743700700 Summary: If selected, you will join a well-respected team responsible for investigating possible violations of securities laws, recommending and litigating Commission action when appropriate, either in a federal court or before an administrative law judge, and negotiating settlements. Conditions of Employment: · This position is open to U.S. Citizens. · You must possess a J.D. or LL.B Degree. · You must be an active member of the bar in good standing. Typical duties include: · Developing cases, conducting civil discovery, and litigating and conducting trials of court cases and 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. · Overseeing the conduct of cases and making decisions regarding tactics and strategy to be employed; representing the SEC throughout the course of the litigation; addressing highly complex legal and factual issues; and efficiently managing SEC cases. · Providing expert litigation advice, including policy and regulatory recommendations by maintaining and exhibiting knowledge, insight, and understanding in order to respond to inquiries in pending or potential litigation. · Refer to the announcement on www.USAJOBS.gov for additional duties. Qualifications 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 4 year(s) of post J.D. work experience identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as dispositions, pleadings, and motions, which also includes at least 3 year(s) which includes:(1) producing written legal products such as motions, complaints and other pleadings, and client memoranda, with minimal supervision and assistance;(2) litigating cases involving alleged violations, interpretation and analysis of federal securities statutes, rules and regulations, or other complex areas of the law;(3) experience in federal or state court litigation, preparing and defending motions;(4) experience analyzing and arguing points of law involving the Rules of Evidence; and(5) conducting discovery and pre-trial motion practice, including taking and defending depositions and preparing and responding to written discovery. *** The SEC offers enhanced pay and benefits plus the standard Federal benefits. Apply today! ***