If selected, you will provide supervision of the paralegals and technical support to SEC legal staff engaged in the development and production of administrative, civil, and criminal contempt cases in violation of federal securities laws.

Duties

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: Serves as a supervisor and senior paralegal specialist providing support for the SEC Enforcement Division in the PLRO. Provides supervision for assigned unit personnel engaged in providing paralegal support for the SEC Enforcement Division in the PLRO. Utilize the most recent technological advances and databases; maintain proper control of all legal exhibits and documents; and serve as a technical resource for all cases with the SEC Enforcement Division in the PLRO. Represents the office in connection with issues and developments relating to paralegal operations in the PLRO in meetings with staff internal and external to the agency, including other federal agencies and the securities industry. Conducts the most complex research; develops substantive summaries; drafts a wide variety of legal documents; interviews witnesses; reviews pleadings, motions, and other legal documents. Provides trial support for the most complex and high-profile cases; resolves complex problems associated with all functions in the PLRO paralegal program including, but not limited to complex federal court filings, judgments, and collections and distributions.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen.
• Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position.
• Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
• This position has promotion potential to the SK-13.
• SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a two-year supervisory probationary period.
• SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
• DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
• PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• This position is not in the collective bargaining unit NTEU Chapter 293.
• This is a temporary promotion not-to-exceed 6 months from the date of appointment to the position. The temporary promotion may be extended in 6 month increments, for a total of 2 years from the date of initial appointment.
• This appointment may be extended OR it may end at any time during the course of the appointment at the discretion of management.
• Applicants should also be available for possible extension, if needed.
• If selected, you may receive a salary increase for the duration of the temporary promotion. You will be returned to your original salary at the end of the appointment.
• If selected, you will accrue 8 hours of annual leave per pay period for the duration of the temporary promotion. You will be returned to your original annual leave accrual at the end of the appointment.
• This position is eligible to request telework in accordance with the SEC 's telework policy.
• Existing Participants in the SEC’s Remote Telework Program are eligible to apply for this position. If selected, management will evaluate and communicate whether the position will allow for continued participation in Remote Telework.

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-12 level. 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: SK-13: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-12 level: Specialized Experience Include: (1) Planning and assigning work, setting priorities, establishing performance expectations, training and evaluating staff; (2) Provides advice and counsel to employees relative to work administrative matters, including workload prioritization and meeting deadlines; (3) Designs professional development opportunities, and assists managers with allocating administrative resources; (4) Prepares for hearings and court appearances by briefing attorneys or administrative law judges by assembling, arranging, and managing case files, documents, and exhibits; (5) Conducts factual and legal research; (6) Serves as a senior paralegal to staff in the development of legal cases, including preparing for trial and providing support at trial.

Contacts

• Address Philadelphia Regional Office 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Suite 520 Philadelphia, PA 19103 US
• Name: ask HR
• Email: [email protected]