JBA International
Paralegal- Securities Enforcement & Regulatory Experience
JBA International, Fort Washington, Maryland, us, 20749
A global law firm is seeking a paralegal with securities enforcement & regulatory experience for their Washington D.C. office. From high-profile transactions to regulatory issues and complex litigation, our lawyers harness their knowledge across multiple legal disciplines to provide a holistic perspective for sophisticated matters. The Regulatory Paralegal will assist lawyers by working on all aspects of regulatory work, including assisting with research, drafting documents, preparing filings, and other tasks within the Securities Enforcement and Regulatory group. Some travel may be required. This firm prides itself on offering lawyers and professional staff, countless opportunities to apply their talents toward important, challenging projects on a global stage. Their office culture attracts people with diverse skills and backgrounds who are dedicated to teamwork, collaboration, and superior client service.
Summary:The Regulatory Paralegal will assist lawyers by working on all aspects of regulatory work, including assisting with research, drafting documents, preparing filings, and other tasks within the Securities Enforcement and Regulatory group. Regulatory and litigation paralegals are similar, but regulatory has a specialization with the SEC. Litigation deals with two opposing councils arguing and going to court. Regulatory slightly differs as subpoenas come from the government, which has several different agencies to ensure businesses are staying within SEC guidelines. This Regulatory Paralegal will be filing with regulatory agencies regularly, playing a large role in submitting and preparing these filing documents.
Duties and Responsibilities:Preparing, reviewing, formatting and filing reports with the SEC. In particular, experience with reports required under Section 13(d), 13(f), 13(g), 13(h) and/or Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 preferredGenerating SEC filing codes for individuals and entitiesPreparing Rule 16b-3 Board / Comp Committee resolutions for public companiesIdentifying, analyzing and calculating potential short-swing profit liability under Section 16(b) and preparing responses to Section 16(b) demand lettersResearching and analyzing novel legal questions pertaining to SEC beneficial ownership filing requirements and preparing memoranda concerning such adviceAbility to prioritize and manage multiple assignments under tight deadlinesExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong research skillsExperience with proofreadingEdit and format written submissions using Word stylesManage electronic and hard copy documents through litigation technologyLegal and factual cite checking including the ability to shepardize and Blue Book a briefThorough understanding of court rules and filing requirementsKnowledge of Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw and internet search engines for research purposesKnowledge of SEC, FINRA, CFTC and NYSESupervise project assistants and temporary staff
Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Education and/or Experience:Required:
Bachelor's degreeProficient at Microsoft Office applicationsPreferred:
Three to ten years of paralegal experience at a medium or large law firmExperience working in securities/regulatory practiceOther Skills and Abilities:In addition to the above, the following may also be required of the successful candidate:
Experience working in securities/regulatory legal practiceExcellent organizational skillsExcellent attention to detailStrong sense of good judgmentWell-developed analytical and problem solving skillsWorks harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a teamA self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the jobExercises confidentiality and discretionStrong proofreading skillsStrong PowerPoint skills
Summary:The Regulatory Paralegal will assist lawyers by working on all aspects of regulatory work, including assisting with research, drafting documents, preparing filings, and other tasks within the Securities Enforcement and Regulatory group. Regulatory and litigation paralegals are similar, but regulatory has a specialization with the SEC. Litigation deals with two opposing councils arguing and going to court. Regulatory slightly differs as subpoenas come from the government, which has several different agencies to ensure businesses are staying within SEC guidelines. This Regulatory Paralegal will be filing with regulatory agencies regularly, playing a large role in submitting and preparing these filing documents.
Duties and Responsibilities:Preparing, reviewing, formatting and filing reports with the SEC. In particular, experience with reports required under Section 13(d), 13(f), 13(g), 13(h) and/or Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 preferredGenerating SEC filing codes for individuals and entitiesPreparing Rule 16b-3 Board / Comp Committee resolutions for public companiesIdentifying, analyzing and calculating potential short-swing profit liability under Section 16(b) and preparing responses to Section 16(b) demand lettersResearching and analyzing novel legal questions pertaining to SEC beneficial ownership filing requirements and preparing memoranda concerning such adviceAbility to prioritize and manage multiple assignments under tight deadlinesExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong research skillsExperience with proofreadingEdit and format written submissions using Word stylesManage electronic and hard copy documents through litigation technologyLegal and factual cite checking including the ability to shepardize and Blue Book a briefThorough understanding of court rules and filing requirementsKnowledge of Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw and internet search engines for research purposesKnowledge of SEC, FINRA, CFTC and NYSESupervise project assistants and temporary staff
Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Education and/or Experience:Required:
Bachelor's degreeProficient at Microsoft Office applicationsPreferred:
Three to ten years of paralegal experience at a medium or large law firmExperience working in securities/regulatory practiceOther Skills and Abilities:In addition to the above, the following may also be required of the successful candidate:
Experience working in securities/regulatory legal practiceExcellent organizational skillsExcellent attention to detailStrong sense of good judgmentWell-developed analytical and problem solving skillsWorks harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a teamA self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the jobExercises confidentiality and discretionStrong proofreading skillsStrong PowerPoint skills