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$12,083.34
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Position range in Travis County $6,679.00 - $14,929.00 Per Month
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Attorney V - Assistant Director (#6-25)

STATE SECURITIES BOARD Occupation: Lawyers
Location: AUSTIN, TX - 78701 Positions available: 1
Job #: 16805844 Work At Home option: Not Specified
Posted: 1/3/2025 Updated: 1/6/2025 Expires: 3/31/2025
Source: WorkInTexas Site: WorkInTexas Agency Job ID: 6-25

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The Enforcement Division of the Texas State Securities Board is charged with protecting Texans from illegal and fraudulent securities schemes.  It is primarily responsible for the 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 parties.  The Assistant Director will report to the Director of Enforcement, manage the day-to-day operations of the Dallas Office of the Enforcement Division and assist the Division Director in matters that relate to the Enforcement Division.  Job duties include the following:
 
  •       Performing highly advanced legal work under minimal supervision.
  •       Supervising and training attorneys, financial examiners and other personnel.
  •       Managing staff investigations and enforcement actions.
  •       Analyzing complex transactions and financial records.
  •       Researching applicable legal and factual issues.
  •       Conducting complex investigations and participating in criminal, civil and administrative proceedings.
  •       Developing, recommending and implementing procedures to increase efficiencies.
  •       Identifying trends in the securities markets, including trends tied to new and emerging technologies, and the assessing the impact of said trends on the protection of investors.
  •       Training enforcement attorneys and financial examiners to adapt to changes in the securities market to ensure they can protect the public from new and evolving types of schemes.
  •       Drafting investor warnings, press releases, and guidance and engaging in outreach.

The Director of Enforcement may assign other job duties as appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (License, Education, Experience):

The applicant must have graduated from an accredited law school with J.D. Degree, and be licensed to practice law in Texas. Skilled in the operation of computer systems and associated applications, such word processing, spreadsheet, database applications.  Experience and education may be substituted for one another. Applicants must reside in Texas.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Significant experience in investigating complex securities schemes or financial matters that involve the use of social media, internet websites, teleconferencing platforms, video and chat communication applications, digital assets, artificial intelligence and new and emerging technologies.

HOW TO APPLY (Application procedure, Special requirements):

To be considered for this position, you must submit (1) a completed standard state application, (2) a State Securities Board “Supplement To Application For Employment”, and (3) a writing sample. The writing sample, which can be a memo, research paper, thesis, or any sort of original document that demonstrates your ability to write reports. The topic of your sample is not limited to securities; you may use your judgment as to what kind of sample best showcases your abilities. Applications and the Supplement form may be downloaded from the Agency website at https://www.ssb.texas.gov.

The preferred method to submit completed applications, along with the Supplement, transcripts, and writing sample, is via email at human.resources@ssb.texas.gov. You may also mail to Human Resources, State Securities Board, P.O. Box 13167, Austin, Texas 78711-3167, or fax to 512-305-8327.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a standard state application. Applicants to be interviewed will be contacted by the Agency. Applications accepted for this position only.
 

PLEASE NOTEAll applications must be complete, including job title, history, dates of employment, salary, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed. Failure to submit this information on your application is considered incomplete and may be rejected. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Veterans, Reservist, or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

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Salary Range: $10,833.34 - $12,083.34 Month Will discuss with applicant Benefits Provided: 401K, Dental, Flex-Time, Flexible Benefit Account, Holidays, Life Insurance, Medical, Retirement/Pension, Sick Leave, Vacation, Vision Other Benefits: Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account, Parental Leave, Employees Assistance Program
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Minimum Education Level Required: Specialized Degree (e.g. MD, DDS) Required License/Certification: License to practice law in Texas
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This section shows the number of job openings advertised online in Travis County, TX for Lawyers and for the related occupational group of Legal Occupations on January 18, 2025 (Jobs De-duplication Level 2).
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Lawyers 162
Legal Occupations 228
There were 162 job openings advertised online in Travis County, TX for Lawyers on January 18, 2025. There are also 228 job openings advertised online for the related occupation group of Legal Occupations in Travis County, TX on January 18, 2025.
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