State Attorney I

Lexipol LLC•Frisco, TX

9d•$85,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

At Lexipol, our mission is to create safer communities and empower the individuals on the front lines with market-leading content and technology. Our top-notch team works closely with law enforcement, fire, EMS, corrections, adult probation, juvenile detention, and local government professionals to tailor our solutions to better address today’s challenges and keep first responders coming home safely at the end of each shift. Working at Lexipol means making a difference – day in and day out. Our Legal Analysis & Policy Development Team researches and develops risk management policies, procedures, accreditation, and training content for public safety agencies including law enforcement, corrections, fire, EMS, and local government agencies. The legal team identifies and reviews legislative, judicial, and best practice developments annually that affect company products in the areas of public safety, risk management, civil rights, employment, criminal, and civil liabilities law. On average, the team reviews approximately 12,000 pieces of statutory and regulatory changes each year. The State Attorney I is responsible for the review and assimilation of complex legislative and regulatory enactments as well as case law for their effect on our company products. The State Attorney I will monitor legislative and judicial developments affecting assigned states, regions, or products, including developments in public safety, risk management, civil rights, employment, criminal, and civil liabilities law. The State Attorney I will draft content and revisions to Lexipol policies and other products based on legislative, judicial, and best practice developments. The is done through working in these areas of focus: Review of legislative and regulatory changes, judicial updates, and best practice developments 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 on company products based on legislative and regulatory enactments and judicial and best practice developments. Draft Policy Develop high quality and accurate policy language that is legally accurate, clear, and understandable. Project Management Continuously conduct highly effective project management, organization, and time management skills with the flexibility to shift priorities. Learning 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.

Requirements

A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and current membership in a state bar.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in legal research, analysis, and writing experience.
At least 2 years as a practicing attorney in a state or local government agency or law firm that has experience in public safety, criminal, or civil rights litigation strongly preferred.
Experience in the development and review of policy and procedure applicable to public safety professionals.
Experience in the review, analysis, and application of legal requirements to public safety activities.
Experience in public safety policy development or administration highly desired.
Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with public safety, government, and legal and other professionals.
The ideal candidate has a combination of public safety experience and legal experience.
Knowledge of risk management and policy theory, principles, and practices, and their application to public safety activities.
Ability to perform risk-benefit analyses and evaluate alternatives and develop sound conclusions and recommendations.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques of legal research; ability to identify and analyze complex and novel legal issues and problems.
Ability to research, understand, and deduce relationships between pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, judicial precedents, interpretations, and exemptions affecting public safety professionals.
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.
Ability to learn new areas of the law quickly.
Demonstrated ability to draft high quality and accurate policy language that is clear and understandable.
Demonstrated project management, organization and time management skills with the flexibility to shift priorities.
Complete assigned legislative review
Draft accurate work product for relevant legislation in assigned states in a timely manner
Complete assigned legislative reviews

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Lexipol offers a competitive base salary, monthly, quarterly, or annual incentive and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with Company match and a flexible paid time off plan.

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