Financial Industry Regulatory Authority - Boca Raton, FL
posted 16 days ago
- Intern
Hybrid - Boca Raton, FL
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 training sessions.
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.
Nice-to-haves
- Securities law related coursework 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.
- 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.
