Interesting work, little balance - Staff Attorney SEC Employee Review

4.0
Jun 29, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Good mission, interesting work overall.

Cons

Long hours and high stress in the enforcement division. Constant pressure to move cases along faster with almost zero resources or support.

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5.0
Mar 4, 2026
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Pros

-good work - go in office

Cons

- no pay - long security process to get clearance

5.0
Jan 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Things have changed under the current Republican administration, but the SEC has always been known as a great place to work with the highest salaries in the federal government and very family friendly

Cons

Current share seems to actively hate his employees

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