SUPERVISORY GENERAL ATTORNEY

If selected, you will serve as an Assistant Director in the Division of Enforcement working under the general direction of the senior leadership in the Asset Management Unit and Los Angeles Regional Office. 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 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. As such, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to public service.

Duties Include:

• Managing and coordinating the work of teams, which can include attorneys, accountants, experts and support staff, and performing a full range of supervisory duties.
• Enforcing federal securities laws, setting priorities, and preparing schedules for completion of work.
• Recommending promotions or reassignments; hearing and resolving complaints; mentoring and training staff; and identifying development and training opportunities for employees.
• Supervising staff members who interact with the public and evaluating complaints and other allegations of potential misconduct related to federal securities laws, rules and regulations.
• Participating with other supervisors in the management of the office, consulting with and advising Unit Co-Chiefs on administrative matters relating to budget, personnel, and office procedures.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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-17: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level or higher. Specialized experience includes: identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, pleadings, and motions, which also includes:
(1) conducting investigations or litigation and making recommendations for actions to the Commission;
(2) planning, organizing, and coordinating projects or initiatives, policies or processes; and
(3) developing strategic resolutions to problems or obstacles that may arise in the course of an investigation.