Financial Legal Examiner 2-4
Financial Legal Examiner 2-4
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Attorney Opportunity Regulating Financial Service Providersand Protecting Consumers
* Are you an attorney or recent law school graduate who is interested in learning skills to pursue a career in investigating alleged violations of laws and regulations pertaining to financial service industries prepare cases for administrative civil or criminal actions and negotiate settlements of your cases* Are you interested in learning about emerging FinTech industries like those dealing in cryptocurrency or more established forms of money transmission escrow consumer lending mortgage loans student loans payday loans and loan servicing
* Are you interested in protecting consumers public service or obtaining public service loan forgiveness
* Would you like to work independently and in collaboration with other attorneys and examiners Division staff the Washington State Office of the Attorney General and other state and federal regulators
If you answered yes to any of these questions you seriously should consider applying for this position! Were looking to hire experienced attorneys or recent law school graduates to join our team!
The Consumer Services Enforcement Unit is recruiting a Financial Legal Examiner (FLE) which may be filled at the 2 3 or 4 level depending on applicant qualifications.
Salary Ranges:
FLE 2 $5929 $7971 per month
FLE 3 $6876 $9245 per month
FLE 4 $7589 $10208 per monthThis position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
Duties
Some of What You Will Do:
- Draft administrative enforcement actions including statements of charges and cease and desist orders critical to the agencys statutory consumer protection duties.
- Negotiate and draft settlements of enforcement actions.
- Oversee multiple complaints and investigations and ensure cases progress in a timely fashion.
- Conduct research and gather evidence through drafting and executing investigation plans; drafting subpoenas; conducting interviews taking testimony and examining financial and legal records.
- Prepare legal memoranda and investigative reports.
- Make recommendations for enforcement action based upon your investigation findings applicable laws and regulations.
- Assist the Attorney Generals Office in the preparation and presentation of administrative cases for hearing.
- Provide testimony in administrative hearings.
- Assist the King County Prosecuting Attorney in the preparation and presentation of criminal referrals related to mortgage lending fraud.
- Learn and maintain expertise in the constantly evolving state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to financial institutions of all sizes including the Consumer Loan Act Mortgage Broker Practices Act Escrow Agent Registration Act Uniform Money Services Act Truth in Lending Act Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act Fair Credit Reporting Act Equal Credit Opportunity Act Dodd Frank Act and the Administrative Procedures Act.
Qualifications
RequiredQualifications:
Graduation from an accredited law school. Active membership with the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA). Candidates that sat for the February 2025 Washington State Bar Examination are encouraged to apply.Supplemental Information
Benefits of working for DFI include:
- Medical dental retirement and generous paid vacation sick leave and holidays.
- Telecommuting up to three days per week and flexible work hours.
- Healthy worklife balance.
- Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion where every person is recognized and valued.
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities including DFIs inhouse CLE program and other training that ensures employees are successful.
- You may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
About Our Agency:
The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) mission is to protect consumers and advance the financial health of Washington State by providing fair regulation of financial services and educating consumers to make informed financial decisions. Collectively and independently the Departments 200plus employees within its 5 divisions Administration Banks Consumer Services Credit Unions and Securities work together to create a stronger economic future and secure financial environment for Washingtons consumers and businesses alike. DFI is selfsupporting in that none of its operating revenues come from the states general tax funds. Its operating revenues are paid by the organizations and individuals it regulates. To learn more about the Department of Financial Institutions please visit our website at www.dfi.wa.The DFI values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We employ and serve diverse people of all backgrounds including people of color women LGBTQ people with disabilities and veterans. This culture of respect promotes a professional and inclusive environment where maximizing potential through opportunity is achievable by everyone.
About The Division:
Official Work Station:
The Consumer Services Division Enforcement Unit employs a hybrid work schedule with up to three days of telework. Your official work station will be the Tumwater headquarters office.Application Process:
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically onCareers.wa. Submitting your application materials electronically will act as confirmation that the information submitted is complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge. Failure to provide all required application materials may result in disqualification.
Interested applicants should select the Apply button and attach the following materials to their application:- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Three professional references* (provide contact name phone number email address company name and job title)
- Unofficial Law School College Transcripts
Note: Application review may begin immediately. DFI reserves the right and may exercise the option to close this recruitment and make a hiring decision at any time.It may be to the applicants advantage to submit application materials as soon as possible.
Background Investigation:
Prior to a new hire a background check including credit history and criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Contact Information:
Tom Grant/and Manny Udarbe/
Employment Type
Full-Time
