Law Clerk III Senior Office of Support Operations

Overview

This role supports the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Office of Support Operations (OSO), which manages agency facilities, assets, records, security, and building operations. The position involves processing requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA), managing records in compliance with federal regulations, and ensuring proper disclosure and redaction of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Independently analyze and apply FOIA provisions to make disclosure recommendations, including law enforcement and sensitive information.
• Redact exempt content in accordance with FOIA (5 U.S.C. 552) and other applicable policies.
• Apply appropriate FOIA exemptions to redacted materials.
• Determine when records require referral or consultation with external agencies or internal SEC components.
• Review program records for responsiveness and make releasability determinations.
• Prepare records for release, including redaction and duplication as necessary.
• Ensure released materials do not contain exempted or non-releasable information.
• Maintain case files and documentation following established procedures and timelines.
• Comply with all applicable SEC regulations, manuals, and local policies.
• Adhere to the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Law Clerk.
• At least two (2) years of experience processing FOIA/PA requests at a state or federal agency.
• Ability to provide a favorable credit history.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of FOIA, the Privacy Act, and related regulations and agency procedures.
• Ability to analyze records independently, assess responsiveness, and apply FOIA exemptions such as Exemptions 3, 5, 6, 7(A), 7(C), and 7(E).
• Skilled in reviewing, redacting, and preparing records for release while ensuring compliance with legal and policy requirements.
• Ability to identify when records require referral or consultation and coordinate accordingly.
• Strong case management skills, including maintaining electronic and paper files, preparing documentation, and supporting release packages.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and FOIA case management/redaction tools such as FOIAXpress.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare clear documentation and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Capable of working independently in a remote environment, managing competing priorities, and meeting deadlines in a high-volume, detail-oriented setting.
• Strong attention to detail and compliance with applicable statutes and policies.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.
• May use repeated motions involving arms, wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Requires close vision.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Telework

• This position is 100% remote.

Compensation

• Up to $53.00 per hour.

Location

• Telework permitted; fully remote position supporting SEC operations.