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Communications Specialist

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, DC · Mid

$161,608 – $292,300

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This role pairs legal expertise with strategic communications work for the SEC's enforcement division, drafting key messages for leadership and managing external relations with media and investors. It suits lawyers who want to shift from case work into the public-facing side of securities enforcement, shaping how the agency communicates with the press and the public.

Our summary, not Securities and Exchange Commission’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

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What they ask for

Required

  • J.D. or LL.B. degree
  • Active bar membership in good standing
  • At least one year of specialized legal experience equivalent to GS/SK-14 level
  • Experience conducting investigations or civil cases
  • Knowledge of Federal securities laws and SEC rules

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