Financial Industry Regulatory Authority - Woodbridge, VA
posted 16 days ago
- Intern
Hybrid - Woodbridge, VA
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
About the position
Legal externs work closely with Enforcement's attorneys, investigators and management to assist Enforcement in investigating and determining whether FINRA regulated firms and/or associated individuals violated the federal securities laws or FINRA, or MSRB rules. Externs perform a variety of tasks including legal research and writing, and document review, as well as assisting staff to prepare for on-the-record testimony. Externs also have the opportunity to observe on-the-record interviews and settlement negotiations, and to attend departmental meetings and participate in trainings designed to build or enhance skills and knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Assist Enforcement attorneys in investigating violations of federal securities laws or FINRA/MSRB rules.
- Perform legal research and writing.
- Conduct document review.
- Assist staff in preparing for on-the-record testimony.
- Observe on-the-record interviews and settlement negotiations.
- Attend departmental meetings and participate in trainings.
Requirements
- Graduate student pursuing JD or LLM.
- Strong writing, analysis and research skills.
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude and professional demeanor.
- Ability to work with others to meet deadlines.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Fall and Spring externs must work a minimum of 12 hours weekly.
- Externs must earn current course credits (determined by school) and cannot work purely as a volunteer.
Nice-to-haves
- Securities law related course work and/or knowledge of securities law or brokerage regulations.
- Securities industry experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance.
- Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Supplemental life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Commuter benefits.
- Adoption assistance.
- Backup family care.
- Surrogacy benefits.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Wellness programs.
- 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days, and 9 sick days.
- Two volunteer service days.
- Paid military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, and parental leave.
- Nine paid holidays.
