The Division of Enforcement is seeking a early-career Paralegal Specialist (Paralegal). As a Paralegal, you will provide investigative and litigation support to staff engaged in developing and prosecuting administrative and civil cases involving violations of federal securities laws.
In this role as a Paralegal, you will be responsible for: Providing legal research assistance on enforcement investigations. Analyzing information obtained from case files, reports, and testimony regarding alleged or suspected violations of the federal securities laws. Independently reviewing, processing and preparing documents covering diverse and complex legal issues or problems as a case progresses through the investigative system.
Performing extensive, specialized, independent research on complex legal and factual issues to locate appropriate data, legislative history, precedents, and policies having a bearing on specific legal issues. Researching court rules in state and federal courts throughout the country where the Commission conducts litigation, as well as other agencies such as the Department of Justice, to ascertain the appropriate form, content, and due date of filings.
Providing paralegal support for trial attorneys by drafting and reviewing legal documents, managing discovery and trial preparation, and preparing and filing court documents via Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) and other electronic filing systems, in compliance with court rules, deadlines, and Commission procedures.
Researching and analyzing agency statutes, legal decisions, rulings, opinions, complex points of law, precedent cases, and administrative and judicial decisions or opinions. Preparing replies to correspondence, researching specific problems when sources of information maintained for the purpose are inadequate, and coordinating proposed replies with the organizational units responsible for the areas of the law involved.
This position is with Securities and Exchange Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $104371 – $176836/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-20.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-06 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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