SUPERVISORY PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - Securities and Exchange Commission

Summary 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. Responsibilities 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 Conditions of Employment 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. Education Additional Information Disability Employment: For information on disability appointments, please visit http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/ IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) is available to individuals who have special priority selection rights under this plan. Individuals must be well-qualified for this position to receive consideration for special priority selection. CTAP eligibles will be considered well-qualified when receiving an adjudicated score of 80 or higher. Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the SEC application process due to a medical disability, please contact reasonableaccommodation@sec.gov. For religious-based accommodations, please contact religiousaccommodation@sec.gov . Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, sex (not limited to conduct which is sexual in nature, includes pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status), age (40 and over), religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, retaliation for participating in the EEO process or opposing discrimination. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click here for additional information. 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