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Right. And did you also not realize that the SEC has a DFW regional office? And the USAO has an office there too? You really won't consider those things bc you'd have to apply thru USAJobs rather than thru connections? I got a job at SEC here in DC with ZERO connections as I was coming from a different city (and I mean in 2015 - not 20 yrs ago), so don't act like it isn't possible unless you at least attempt it.[/quote]NP. What do you think helped you stand out from other applicants in landing the SEC gig?  Are you an enforcement attorney or working in a different area?[/quote]

I think it's bc I am a biglaw litigator who WAS willing to go to a division other than enforcement. I think Enforcement gets thousands of apps per opening, while the other divisions may get hundreds -- so they do take more time to review credentials and you do stand out more if you cast your net broadly and don't take on a "enforcement or bust" mentality. Other than that, nothing much -- I have credentials similar to OP, though only 1 clerkship rather than 2.[/quote]

What division are you in?  How are your pay and hours compared to enforcement attorneys? I was under the impression that non-enforcement SEC gigs for attorneys are shittier in terms of career options within the SEC and exit options.  -Np (different from the one you were responding to)[/quote]

Pay will be the same -- same SK scale.  Hours vary.  I would say ENF probably has longer hours than a lot of other departments, but it will vary based on what is going on.  ENF will have better exit options than a lot of other departments, but if you are in Trading and Markets or some other area where you really become an expert in a (in demand) regulatory area, you can have good options as well.  If you are in, for example, investor education, your options will probably be more limited to cash out.  Also, it is my understanding that most regional positions are in ENF or OCIE (exam staff) and you would likely find the work more interesting and the exit options better in ENF.[/quote]

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