Fall 2024 Legal Intern

Contract, Part-time

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As a legal intern at the PCAOB, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in global investor protection. We are a nonprofit organization established by Congress to oversee the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers. Our mission is focused on modernizing audit standards, enhancing audit inspections, and strengthening enforcement of PCAOB rules and standards and other related laws and rules. We are looking for a talented and passionate law student to join our team and help us uphold the highest standards in audit quality.

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Job Title: Fall 2024 Legal Intern

Experience Information: Law student currently enrolled in an accredited law school; Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college;

The PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board), a nonprofit organization established by Congress, is seeking a legal intern for Fall 2024. This part-time role offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere within the United States. As a legal intern, you will assist attorneys and accountants with legal research and writing, investigative strategies, and other tasks related to investor protection and audit quality.

H1: Fall 2024 Legal Intern at the PCAOB: Make a Difference in Global Investor Protection
H2: Join Our Team and Help Us Uphold the Highest Standards in Audit Quality

Responsibilities:

Assist attorneys and accountants in analyzing investigative materials
Prepare reports for the PCAOB's attorneys and accountants based on review of investigative materials
Review regulatory filings and analyze financial information concerning investigations
Work with project teams in support of standard-setting activities
Collect and analyze financial and non-financial information
Conduct research using the internet and subscription database services
Assist with comment letters received on proposed standards and other public documents
Assist during public meetings, including meetings of the Board's Standing Advisory Group
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
Ability to work with limited supervision
Proficiency in another language is a plus

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 and harassment 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.

Hybrid work option, competitive hourly rate, exposure to various legal issues

Proficiency in another language is a plus

Legal research, writing, investigative strategies, financial analysis, organization, communication, time management, multi-tasking

Law student currently enrolled in an accredited law school, Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college

Interested applicants should apply through the PCAOB website.

Qualification and Experience Law student currently enrolled in an accredited law school, Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college

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