FOIA ATTORNEY-ADVISER
Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Overview
The Office of Support Operations (OSO) – Office of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Services is seeking an Attorney Adviser (FOIA Attorney Adviser). As a FOIA Attorney Adviser, you will join the Office of FOIA Services in receiving and responding to requests for nonpublic records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA, 5 USC 552) and the Privacy Act (5 USC 552a).
Qualifications
Basic Requirement:
J.D. or LL.B. degree
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 (proof of membership required before entry on duty).
Minimum Qualification Requirement:
Three (3) years of post‑J.D. work experience identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents such as memoranda, correspondence, and orders.
At least two (2) years of experience in:
Developing and providing briefings and training programs on FOIA statutory, regulatory and policy requirements, interpreting historical and current FOIA judicial decisions and precedents.
Providing legal advisory services on questions of law for a federal agency and/or private sector firm focused on all aspects of FOIA administration.
Competencies
Critical Thinking – Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter‑specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case.
Teamwork and Collaboration – Interacts with internal and external customers in a manner that advances SEC goals and objectives.
Legal Analysis – Utilizes expert legal knowledge to apply relevant law to the facts of each case.
Workload Management (core) – Effectively prioritizes workload to accommodate unforeseen developments and achieve successful outcomes.
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The Office of Support Operations (OSO) – Office of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Services is seeking an Attorney Adviser (FOIA Attorney Adviser). As a FOIA Attorney Adviser, you will join the Office of FOIA Services in receiving and responding to requests for nonpublic records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA, 5 USC 552) and the Privacy Act (5 USC 552a).
Qualifications
Basic Requirement:
J.D. or LL.B. degree
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 (proof of membership required before entry on duty).
Minimum Qualification Requirement:
Three (3) years of post‑J.D. work experience identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents such as memoranda, correspondence, and orders.
At least two (2) years of experience in:
Developing and providing briefings and training programs on FOIA statutory, regulatory and policy requirements, interpreting historical and current FOIA judicial decisions and precedents.
Providing legal advisory services on questions of law for a federal agency and/or private sector firm focused on all aspects of FOIA administration.
Competencies
Critical Thinking – Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter‑specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case.
Teamwork and Collaboration – Interacts with internal and external customers in a manner that advances SEC goals and objectives.
Legal Analysis – Utilizes expert legal knowledge to apply relevant law to the facts of each case.
Workload Management (core) – Effectively prioritizes workload to accommodate unforeseen developments and achieve successful outcomes.
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