Legal Intern - Summer 2022 (Virtual)
Washington, DC 
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It's rewarding to work for a mission-driven organization! Join us at the forefront of investor protection. Our Mission The PCAOB oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers in order to protect investors and further the public interest in the preparation of informative, accurate, and independent audit reports. The PCAOB has a legal intern position available for Summer 2022. It is expected that this position will be entirely remote. This role will provide support to the PCAOB by assisting attorneys and accountants with legal research and writing, developing investigative strategies, the collection and analysis of financial and non-financial information, the organization of documents, and other areas related to investigating and bringing cases against registered accounting firms and their associated persons. Additionally interns would work with lawyers and staff on a variety of regulatory and transactional projects. These could include assisting attorneys with research, assisting in preparing and maintaining records of Board action, preparing memoranda, reviewing agreements, or researching legislative history. An attempt will be made to expose the intern to as many kinds of legal issues as possible, even ones on which he or she is not working directly. Responsibilities . Conduct legal and other research using subscription database services and public sources; . Draft memoranda on various legal issues impacting the Division's execution of its statutory mandate; . Prepare reports for the Division's attorneys and accountants based on review of investigative materials; . Collect and analyze financial and non-financial information; and . Perform other duties and special projects as needed. Qualifications . Law student currently enrolled in an accredited law school; . Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college; . Proficient with Microsoft software applications, legal research databases such as LexisNexis or Westlaw, and other web-based research tools; . Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, co-workers, and external parties; . Solid time management, organization, and prioritization skills; . Ability to meet deadlines and make effective decisions; . Ability to multi-task, work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and be flexible; and . Ability to work with limited supervision. . Proficiency in another language is a plus. Our Values As we seek to accomplish our mission and implement our vision, we expect integrity, pursue excellence, operate with effectiveness, embrace collaboration, and demand accountability. Equal Employment Opportunity All PCAOB employees are entitled to equal opportunity and a professional work environment, free of discrimination and harassment. A workplace free of discrimination is fundamental to professional success and to the PCAOB's mission. The PCAOB will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

 

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Position Summary
Company
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Full Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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