Description:
The Attorney I will work in the Austin Office of the Enforcement Division of the A Government Entity. The Enforcement Division is charged with detection and prevention of violations of the Securities Act, including fraud committed in connection with the sale of securities, illegal sales of unregistered securities, and sales of securities by unregistered dealers. The employee will investigate investment schemes for violations of the Securities Act by identifying and securing evidence from various sources, including social media platforms, internet websites and other online media. The employee will also analyze voluminous records, interview, and take testimony from witnesses, research legal issues, assist in the litigation of administrative enforcement actions, prepare referrals for criminal prosecution, and participate in hearings and trials. The employee will further conduct related work as assigned.Minimum Qualifications (license, Education, Experience):
The applicant must have graduated from an accredited law school with J.D. Degree, and either be licensed to practice law in Texas or be awaiting the results of the most recent bar examination. The applicant must also be skilled in the operation of computers and the use of word processing, spreadsheet, communication, and internet applications. Strong interpersonal and writing skills required. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The preferred qualifications are professional experience in law enforcement and the regulation of the securities industry or other financial services industries.
