Fall 2024 Legal Intern

Part-time

No

The PCAOB is a registered trademark of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.




Fall 2024 Legal Intern - Part Time:

- Join a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting investors and promoting audit quality and innovation.
- Competitive hourly rate based on education and qualifications.
- Hybrid work option - can live and work from anywhere in the US, with occasional required meetings at assigned office.
- Assist attorneys and accountants with legal research, investigative strategies, and case development.
- Work on regulatory and transactional projects with exposure to a variety of legal issues.
- Conduct research, prepare reports, and assist with comment letters and public meetings.
- Law student currently enrolled in accredited law school and bachelor's degree required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft software and legal research databases.
- Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
- Proficiency in another language is a plus.
- Equal employment opportunity and professional work environment.

Organization Overview:

- The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) is a nonprofit organization established by Congress.
- Oversees audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers to protect investors and promote accurate and informative audit reports.
- Mission focused on modernizing audit standards, enhancing inspections, and enforcing rules and standards to protect investors.
- Strives for the highest standards in audit quality with investors' families, savings, and futures in mind.

Compensation:

- Transparent, equitable, and fair compensation programs.
- Competitive hourly rate based on education level and qualifications.
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Hybrid Work Option:

- Staff will be assigned to one of 17 offices or locations but can live and work from anywhere in the US.
- Required to commute to assigned office or location for occasional intentional gatherings or meetings.
- Business travel is reimbursable in an amount not exceeding the cost of travel from assigned office or location, unless required by state law.

Role Summary:

- Legal intern positions available for Fall 2024.
- Assist attorneys and accountants with legal research, case development, and regulatory and transactional projects.
- Exposure to a variety of legal issues.
- Conduct research, prepare reports, and assist with comment letters and public meetings.

Responsibilities:

- Analyze investigative materials and prepare reports.
- Review regulatory filings and analyze financial information.
- Work with project teams and assist with comment letters and public meetings.
- Conduct research using legal databases and other web-based tools.
- Assist with other duties and special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

- Law student currently enrolled in accredited law school.
- Bachelor's degree from accredited university or college.
- Proficiency in Microsoft software and legal research databases.
- Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and 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.
- Workplace free of discrimination and harassment is fundamental to professional success and the PCAOB's mission.
- Consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
- Registered trademark of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

Hybrid work option, Competitive hourly rate, Professional work environment, Equal employment opportunity

Proficiency in another language is a plus.

Legal Research, Writing, Investigative Strategies, Financial Analysis, Document Organization, Regulatory Filings, Standard-Setting, Research, Comment Letters, Public Meetings, Time Management, Communication, Decision Making, Multitasking, Microsoft Office, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Web-based Research, Language Proficiency

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

Interested candidates can apply through the PCAOB's website.

Qualification and Experience Law Student, Bachelor's Degree

Legal