Legal Specialist

• Timely address high volume level of legislative and regulatory changes related to the six product verticals, by state. Lexipol currently has the following product verticals: probation, jail, juvenile detention, corrections, fire, and law enforcement.
• See legislative and regulatory enactments as well as case law from both a macro and micro perspective.
• Exercise sound judgement and accurately identify policy implications of legislative and regulatory enactments on company products.

• Draft high quality and accurate policy language that is clear and understandable.

• Continuously conduct highly effective project management, organization, and time management skills with the flexibility to shift priorities. 

• Bring your mindset of willingness and desire to learn our systems and procedures rapidly every day.
• Implement what you learn in this action oriented and structured role.

• Legal review of online learning courses
• Review daily training bulletins
• Assist with responding to client inquiries
• Other duties, as assigned

• Juris doctor degree, paralegal certificate, or accredited degree related to legal research. An undergraduate degree is acceptable if combined with 10 years of employment in the public safety sector.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in legal research, with at least 2 years in a state or local government agency or law firm that has experience in public safety, criminal, or civil rights litigation strongly preferred.
• The ideal candidate has a combination of public safety experience and legal experience.
• Experience in the review, analysis, and application of legal requirements to public safety activities highly desired.
• Experience in public safety policy development or administration highly desired.

• Knowledge of risk management and policy theory, principles, and practices, and their application to public safety activities.

• Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques of legal research.
• Demonstrated abilities to review large and complicated documents and provide feedback within established timeframes.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to clearly and effectively convey information (orally and in writing) to individuals and groups.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel (basic), and Outlook).
• Ability to work in and learn specialized software systems and technology such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Salesforce, Wrike, and various regulatory & statutory tracking services.
• Excellent organization and time management skills and the ability to multitask with shifting priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote work setting.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Complete the daily legislative review
• Draft accurate work product for relevant legislation in assigned states in a timely manner
• Complete quarterly and semiannual reviews

• The goal of this team is supporting first responders through the successful delivery of content and products to support their public safety efforts.
• The workload and commitment of our team is best suited for individuals who are detail oriented, organized, and task driven.
• Our unique culture composed of former first responders and public safety veterans provides professional camaraderie and the opportunity to influence the industry.
• Very welcoming, collaborative environment.
• Daily communication with team members.
• Our mission-driven organization is growing, committed to staff growth, and looking to scale the impact of our work.
• The work is challenging.
• With a focus on continuous improvement, there are lots of opportunities to be creative and make a difference in the business.

• Self-paced work from home with assigned tasks and due dates.
• Report to the VP, Legal Analysis & Policy Development and , who understands the technical and business aspects of the team and is committed to building partnerships, continuous improvements, and supporting the success of each team member. 
• Team members are supportive of one another and are there to provide assistance.
• Our team is driven by the ability to provide critical support to the public safety industry. Many of our team members are public safety veterans.
• We celebrate successful collaborations, give praise publicly and frequently, want to learn from one another and are dedicated to each member of the team maximizing their potential.

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