The Appellate group represents the Commission in appeals of civil enforcement actions and in petitions seeking review of Commission adjudicatory actions, rulemakings, and other regulatory actions. Attorneys in the Appellate group draft briefs, present oral arguments, and provide legal advice concerning a variety of complex legal issues involving the federal securities laws, the Constitution, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the Bankruptcy Code.
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-14: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-13 level. Specialized experience includes: Applying federal securities laws, federal administrative law, and the rules governing practice in federal courts; AND Providing legal advice (both written and oral) and analysis of complex legal issues relating to the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder; AND Conducting litigation by drafting briefs and presenting oral arguments.
If selected, you will serve as Appellate Counsel in the Office of the General Counsel in Washington, DC. Primary duties include: Prepare briefs and other documents for filing in the United States Supreme Court, courts of appeals, and district courts. Present oral argument in appeals from district court enforcement actions, Commission adjudicatory orders, Commission rulemakings, and other regulatory actions. Review records in cases where the Commission received an unfavorable decision to determine whether to recommend appeal to a higher court or rehearing. Analyze private litigation cases to determine whether the Commission should participate as amicus curiae. Prepare legal interpretations, legal memoranda, and other advice for the Commission with respect to difficult, complex, and/or novel legal problems. Assist the General Counsel with special projects at the direction of the General Counsel. Represent the Office of the General Counsel in providing advice to rulemaking and trial teams regarding complex legal issues.