Law and Policy Analyst

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Temple University''s Center for Public Healthy Law Research is searching for a Law and Policy Analyst!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

A remote work schedule

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

12 Paid Holidays

Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE

A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Range: $60,000 - $69,242

A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary

The Center for Public Health Law Research (CPHLR or Center) housed at Temple University's Beasley School of Law supports the widespread adoption of scientific tools and methods for mapping and evaluating the impact of law on health. CPHLR is seeking applications for a Law and Policy Analyst. The Law and Policy Analyst reports to the Center's Research and Operations Director, while working closely with a dynamic team of lawyers and public policy professionals dedicated to using law to improve public health and advance health equity nationally and globally. The Law and Policy Analyst will be primarily responsible for contributing to scientific legal mapping projects by researching and analyzing statutory and regulatory laws and policies across emerging public health topics. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, excellent research and writing skills, the ability to handle multiple competing deadlines, the proven ability to analyze, synthesize and translate research findings for diverse audiences, and the ability to contribute to publications and presentations on the Center's work. Training on the Center's scientific legal mapping methods and coding software platform, MonQcle, will be provided to the Law and Policy Analyst. Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

For more information on CPHLR and to view examples of the legal research work produced by the Center, please visit: http://lawatlas.org/, https://pdaps.org/, and https://phlr.org/.

Job Details

• This position is Remote.

Required Education and Experience

• JD degree.
• At least two (2) years of relevant post-graduate research experience.
• Relevant experience to include any of the following: legal epidemiology research, legal or policy research, analysis of statutes and regulations, development of legal or policy research products (e.g., policy briefs, manuscripts, legal datasets), and/or work on interdisciplinary research projects focused on law and public health.
• Experience in using legal research databases including Lexis, Westlaw, and HeinOnline.
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneDrive Dropbox and web interfaces.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

• At least One (1) year of public health law experience.
• Grant writing experience.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in reviewing and writing scholarly publications.
• Ability to analyze and communicate research findings for diverse audiences.
• Ability to prioritize and meet shifting project deadlines with flexibility.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across multiple disciplines and sectors.
• Ability to solve problems analytically and think critically.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and respect towards others.
• Proven interest in public health law and developing legal expertise in a particular policy area.
• Demonstrated understanding of how public health is affected by systemic racial, economic, and social inequities.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing health equity.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with and adapt to new technologies.

Essential Functions

Legal Research

• Conducts federal, state, and local law and policy research, including statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Conducts international and comparative law and policy research.
• Conducts historical legal and policy research.
• Researches and synthesizes complex legal issues on a wide variety of public health law topics.
• Drafts background memorandums summarizing the legal and policy landscape.

Legal Dataset Creation

• Works in a collaborative team-based setting across multiple projects and deadlines.
• Collaborates with external clients and users on dataset creation.
• Participates in all phases of legal mapping dataset creation, including scope conceptualization and refinement, coding the law, quality control, publication, and dissemination.
• Uses MonQcle software to build and code legal datasets.
• Participates in legal coding review process.
• Drafts publication materials such as research protocols and policy briefs to accompany datasets.
• Works with intern cohorts.

Research Dissemination, Scholarship, and Grant Writing

• Contributes to writing grants.
• Drafts white papers, issue briefs, blog posts, and other scholarly publications.
• Analyzes and summarizes research findings for dissemination.
• Submits conference abstracts and attends professional conferences.
• Conducts trainings and presentations on the organization's work.
• Reviews social science and public health research.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates with partially and fully remote staff.
• Participates in project team and all staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is assigned a remote work arrangement. The duration of the remote work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department and is subject to change.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

Temple University''s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report

You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University's Department of Public Safety at 215-204-7900.

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Temple University''s Center for Public Healthy Law Research is searching for a Law and Policy Analyst!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

A remote work schedule

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

12 Paid Holidays

Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE

A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Range: $60,000 - $69,242

A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary

The Center for Public Health Law Research (CPHLR or Center) housed at Temple University's Beasley School of Law supports the widespread adoption of scientific tools and methods for mapping and evaluating the impact of law on health. CPHLR is seeking applications for a Law and Policy Analyst. The Law and Policy Analyst reports to the Center's Research and Operations Director, while working closely with a dynamic team of lawyers and public policy professionals dedicated to using law to improve public health and advance health equity nationally and globally. The Law and Policy Analyst will be primarily responsible for contributing to scientific legal mapping projects by researching and analyzing statutory and regulatory laws and policies across emerging public health topics. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, excellent research and writing skills, the ability to handle multiple competing deadlines, the proven ability to analyze, synthesize and translate research findings for diverse audiences, and the ability to contribute to publications and presentations on the Center's work. Training on the Center's scientific legal mapping methods and coding software platform, MonQcle, will be provided to the Law and Policy Analyst. Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

For more information on CPHLR and to view examples of the legal research work produced by the Center, please visit: http://lawatlas.org/, https://pdaps.org/, and https://phlr.org/.

Job Details

• This position is Remote.

Required Education and Experience

• JD degree.
• At least two (2) years of relevant post-graduate research experience.
• Relevant experience to include any of the following: legal epidemiology research, legal or policy research, analysis of statutes and regulations, development of legal or policy research products (e.g., policy briefs, manuscripts, legal datasets), and/or work on interdisciplinary research projects focused on law and public health.
• Experience in using legal research databases including Lexis, Westlaw, and HeinOnline.
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneDrive Dropbox and web interfaces.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

• At least One (1) year of public health law experience.
• Grant writing experience.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in reviewing and writing scholarly publications.
• Ability to analyze and communicate research findings for diverse audiences.
• Ability to prioritize and meet shifting project deadlines with flexibility.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across multiple disciplines and sectors.
• Ability to solve problems analytically and think critically.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and respect towards others.
• Proven interest in public health law and developing legal expertise in a particular policy area.
• Demonstrated understanding of how public health is affected by systemic racial, economic, and social inequities.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing health equity.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with and adapt to new technologies.

Essential Functions

Legal Research

• Conducts federal, state, and local law and policy research, including statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Conducts international and comparative law and policy research.
• Conducts historical legal and policy research.
• Researches and synthesizes complex legal issues on a wide variety of public health law topics.
• Drafts background memorandums summarizing the legal and policy landscape.

Legal Dataset Creation

• Works in a collaborative team-based setting across multiple projects and deadlines.
• Collaborates with external clients and users on dataset creation.
• Participates in all phases of legal mapping dataset creation, including scope conceptualization and refinement, coding the law, quality control, publication, and dissemination.
• Uses MonQcle software to build and code legal datasets.
• Participates in legal coding review process.
• Drafts publication materials such as research protocols and policy briefs to accompany datasets.
• Works with intern cohorts.

Research Dissemination, Scholarship, and Grant Writing

• Contributes to writing grants.
• Drafts white papers, issue briefs, blog posts, and other scholarly publications.
• Analyzes and summarizes research findings for dissemination.
• Submits conference abstracts and attends professional conferences.
• Conducts trainings and presentations on the organization's work.
• Reviews social science and public health research.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates with partially and fully remote staff.
• Participates in project team and all staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is assigned a remote work arrangement. The duration of the remote work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department and is subject to change.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

Temple University''s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report

You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University's Department of Public Safety at 215-204-7900.

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