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Who We Are
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a nonprofit organization established by Congress, oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers to protect investors and to further the public interest in the preparation of independent, accurate, and informative audit reports.
Our investor protection mission is focused on modernizing audit standards, enhancing audit inspections, and strengthening enforcement of PCAOB rules and standards and other related laws and rules. People are at the heart of our mission at the PCAOB. As we carry out that mission, we strive to uphold the highest standards in audit quality with investors’ families, savings, and futures in mind.
We are hiring mission-driven professionals interested in a career with purpose, competitive benefit offerings, and work-life flexibility. If you are interested in working with a group of talented professionals to protect investors and drive audit quality and innovation while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, join us.
What We Offer
At the PCAOB, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package with a focus on the health and financial well-being of our valued team members. Some of the features of our comprehensive Total Rewards package include:
Compensation – We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation programs and provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range, based on data-driven market analysis, for each job posting. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role in Washington, DC (Headquarters) is $93,300 - $135,900 per year. Team members may also be eligible for performance-based discretionary awards.
Hybrid work option – Staff will be assigned to the Washington, DC (Headquarters) office. Staff can choose to live and work from anywhere within the United States but will be required to commute to their assigned office or location for occasional intentional gatherings or meetings at the frequency required by their supervisor. Travel to an assigned office or location for commuting purposes will not be considered reimbursable business travel, unless otherwise required by state law. Business travel is reimbursable in an amount not exceeding the cost to travel from the assigned office or location, unless otherwise required by state law.
Generous paid time off – Up to 6 weeks annually, in addition to 12 federal holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a year-end break December 26-31, 2025
Highly competitive 401(k) match and savings options – Immediate vesting and contributions matched dollar for dollar, up to 7 percent of eligible compensation. Roth in-plan conversion available.
Comprehensive and competitive health benefit offerings – Medical, dental, and vision plans
Supportive paid family leave benefits – Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and up to 16 weeks paid caregiver leave
Life insurance benefits – Basic life and AD&D insurance provided; supplemental insurance also available
Education benefits – PCAOB staff qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. We also offer student loan repayment assistance, staff college tuition assistance, and college coach program support.
Well-being and family resources – Mental health and well-being resources, paid volunteer time, emergency child/adult dependent back-up care services, family-forming assistance, discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program (EAP), health advocate program, and more
Commuter benefits – Tax-free employer subsidy and pretax employee deductions
Role Summary
The PCAOB has a full-time, regular position for a Paralegal – Enforcement in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations (DEI) at its Washington, D.C. headquarters. This key role will report to the Manager, Paralegal and requires a proactive person that thrives in a multi-faceted professional environment.
DEI addresses serious audit deficiencies that pose significant risks to investors and other potential violations of the federal securities laws and PCAOB rules and auditing standards.
Responsibilities
Assist Division attorneys and accountants in organizing and conducting investigations.
Organize large document productions and maintain documents through use of litigation support, document storage software, and manual storage systems.
Handle all aspects of document management and e-discovery for investigations and litigation in conjunction with legal technology personnel.
Assist with electronic document review and prepare documents for testimony and hearings in conjunction with attorneys, accountants, legal technology staff, and vendors.
Assist staff in testimony preparation for both investigations and litigation, including the assembly of exhibits and outlines and organizing relevant documents.
Perform legal and factual research, including witness and expert due diligence in support of the attorneys’ and accountants’ preparation for the taking of testimony and/or disciplinary hearings.
Monitor and retrieve SEC filings and other public documents relating to audits of public companies.
Review and summarize SEC filings and run tracking reports on audits of public companies or broker-dealers.
Oversee the Division’s production of documents in the litigation setting, including development of protocols in coordination with Division attorneys to ensure efficiency and completeness.
Run trial presentation software in hearings.
Cite-check legal briefs and inter-departmental documents using Bluebook and other style reference guides.
Assist with preparing pleadings, accounting board demands, memoranda, briefs, correspondence, and other litigation materials and prepare for hearings as necessary.
Manage litigation support systems including Relativity, TextMap, and CaseMap.
Maintain high standards of confidentiality with respect to all matters and documents.
Ensure high level of accuracy in all details.
Qualifications
Education/Technical Expertise
Bachelor’s degree.
Paralegal certificate and/or 2+ years equivalent legal experience.
2+ years of litigation experience.
Strong technical skills with working knowledge of EDRM and document review programs.
Strong working knowledge of Excel and Adobe Professional.
Proficient with Lexis, Courtlink, Westlaw, and PACER.
Strong cite-checking skills and working knowledge of Bluebook.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Solid time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and make effective decisions.
Self-starter with demonstrated ability to multi-task, juggle priorities, work effectively under pressure, and be flexible.
Ability to travel occasionally.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of Relativity.
Experience with SharePoint, CaseMap, TextMap, Trial Director, and/or Sanction.
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.
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What We Do
The PCAOB is a nonprofit corporation established by Congress to oversee the audits of public companies in order to protect investors and further the public interest in the preparation of informative, accurate, and independent audit reports. The PCAOB also oversees the audits of brokers and dealers, including compliance reports filed pursuant to federal securities laws.
The PCAOB has four primary duties:
- Register public accounting firms that prepare audit reports for issuers, brokers, and dealers.
- Establish or adopt auditing and related attestation, quality control, ethics, and independence standards.
- Inspect registered firms' audits and quality control systems.
- Investigate and discipline registered public accounting firms and their associated persons for violations of specified laws, rules, or professional standards.
In support of our mission, we also conduct economic research and risk analysis, engage with our stakeholders and other domestic and international regulators, and manage a talented workforce and the technology and resources we need to perform our duties.
The SEC has oversight authority over the PCAOB, including the approval of the Board's rules, standards, and budget.
The PCAOB has approximately 800 staff members.[1] We maintain our headquarters in Washington, D.C., and have nine regional offices across the United States. More than 1,700 public accounting firms located in 92 jurisdictions across the globe are currently registered with us. About 560 of those registered firms audit more than 12,000 issuers that file financial statements with the SEC or otherwise play a substantial role in those audits.
[1] The data presented in this section is as of December 31, 2020.
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