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. Learn more about this agency Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 12/20/2024 to 01/06/2025 * Salary $124,595 - $211,087 per year * Pay scale & grade SK 13 * Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * Philadelphia, PA * Remote job No * Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. * Travel Required Not required * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Temporary Promotion - 6 months * Work schedule Full-time * Service Competitive * Promotion potential 13 * Job family (Series) * 0950 Paralegal Specialist * Supervisory status Yes * Security clearance Other * Drug test No * Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) * Trust determination process * Suitability/Fitness * Financial disclosure No * Bargaining unit status No * Announcement number 25-IN-12642349-MJB * Control number 824973400 Help This job is open to * Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency. Clarification from the agency Current permanent or conditional, competitive service employee in the SEC's Division of Enforcement or Regional Operations (i.e. status candidates) Videos Help 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. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * 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. 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. The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Legal and Policy Office in the Office of Human Resources at ElliottT@sec.gov. Read more * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): * Leadership, Oral Communication, Technical Competence, and Written Communication The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 10 minutes to complete. To preview the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12642349. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes: * Required: Your responses to the Online Assessment Questionnaire. * Required: Your complete and comprehensive resume that includes a complete history of your work experience and the applicable employment dates with months and years. It is recommended that your resume include the title, series, and grade (e.g. SK-0301-12) for all relevant Federal experience . To determine if you qualify for this position, OHR will review your work history that is relevant to the specific position for which you applied. If you are a current SEC employee selected for this position, the standard percentage increases will be applied (i.e., 6% for non-supervisory and 10% for supervisory positions) if your selection results in a promotion. If your selection results in lateral movement (i.e. no change in grade) you will maintain your current salary. If your selection results in a change in grade from an SK-15 to an SK-16 you will maintain your current salary. Note: Your resume must directly address the definition of specialized experience listed in the qualification section of this announcement and must NOT contain pictures. * Required, if applicable: CTAP documentation (a copy of a separation notice or other proof of eligibility for priority selection; a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location; AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.) * SEC EMPLOYEES: OHR will verify your competitive service eligibility via the SEC's personnel database. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. * How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. * To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. * Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. * After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. * You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Agency contact information ask HR Email askHR@sec.gov Address Philadelphia Regional Office 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Suite 520 Philadelphia, PA 19103 US Learn more about this agency Next steps You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on "Track Your Online Application." By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be terminated after you begin work, or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation before appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, Veterans' Preference, certification of disability, etc.). * Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. * Criminal history inquiries * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy * Financial suitability * New employee probationary period * Privacy Act * Reasonable accommodation policy * Selective Service * Signature and false statements * Social security number request Help Required Documents You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes: * Required: Your responses to the Online Assessment Questionnaire. * Required: Your complete and comprehensive resume that includes a complete history of your work experience and the applicable employment dates with months and years. It is recommended that your resume include the title, series, and grade (e.g. SK-0301-12) for all relevant Federal experience . To determine if you qualify for this position, OHR will review your work history that is relevant to the specific position for which you applied. If you are a current SEC employee selected for this position, the standard percentage increases will be applied (i.e., 6% for non-supervisory and 10% for supervisory positions) if your selection results in a promotion. If your selection results in lateral movement (i.e. no change in grade) you will maintain your current salary. If your selection results in a change in grade from an SK-15 to an SK-16 you will maintain your current salary. Note: Your resume must directly address the definition of specialized experience listed in the qualification section of this announcement and must NOT contain pictures. * Required, if applicable: CTAP documentation (a copy of a separation notice or other proof of eligibility for priority selection; a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location; AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.) * SEC EMPLOYEES: OHR will verify your competitive service eligibility via the SEC's personnel database. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. Help How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. * To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. * Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. * After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. * You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Read more Agency contact information ask HR Email askHR@sec.gov Address Philadelphia Regional Office 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Suite 520 Philadelphia, PA 19103 US Learn more about this agency Next steps You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on "Track Your Online Application." By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be terminated after you begin work, or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation before appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, Veterans' Preference, certification of disability, etc.). Read more Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. * Criminal history inquiries * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy * Financial suitability * New employee probationary period * Privacy Act * Reasonable accommodation policy * Selective Service * Signature and false statements * Social security number request Print Share * Email * Facebook * LinkedIn * Twitter Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 12/20/2024 to 01/06/2025 * Salary $124,595 - $211,087 per year * Pay scale & grade SK 13 * Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * Philadelphia, PA * Remote job No * Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. * Travel Required Not required * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Temporary Promotion - 6 months * Work schedule Full-time * Service Competitive * Promotion potential 13 * Job family (Series) * 0950 Paralegal Specialist * Supervisory status Yes * Security clearance Other * Drug test No * Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) * Trust determination process * Suitability/Fitness * Financial disclosure No * Bargaining unit status No * Announcement number 25-IN-12642349-MJB * Control number 824973400 This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/824973400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.