LRA-Research Analyst

• Open to: NJ State Employees
• Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week
• Salary: (P21) $64,340.11 - $94,061.71
• Opening Date: 11/26/2025
• Closing Date: 12/10/2025
• Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Legal and Regulatory Affairs
Office of Record Access
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent employees NJ State Employees, in a competitive title, who meet the requirements below.

Description
Under direction of a supervisory official in a state department or agency, performs more difficult and/or independent legislative and legal research in connection with department or agency programs; prepares reports, summaries, and recommendations on the impact/scope of Federal and State legislation or regulations; provides technical support to enforcing activities; does other related duties as required.

Specific to the Position

• Conducting Privilege Reviews of government records to identify privilege/confidential information.
• Performing Department wide email searches and reviewing the results thereafter for responsiveness to OPRA and Non-OPRA record requests, as well as E-Discovery requests for DOL and Special Counsel.
• Processing Bankruptcy Notices & Claims

Preferred Skill Set
Paralegal skills and knowledge in legal procedures. Ability to research, understand and apply Regulations, Statutes and Case Law to the production of government records in response to OPRA record requests, Non-OPRA record requests, and litigation related productions.

Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester-hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

• Six (6) years of professional experience in legal or legislative research, which shall have included the preparation of basic research and technical reports.
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
• Possession of a Master's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Government, or other relevant area from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
• Possession of a Juris Doctor degree or Bachelor of laws degree from an accredited law school.

NOTE:

"Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.

NOTE:

All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.

License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Benefits

• Paid Benefit Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Alternative Workweek Program*
• Telework*
• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Commuter Tax Savings Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*

* Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

SAME Applicants
If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME program, please visit SAME Program , email SAME.gov , or call CSC at  and select Option #3.

Veteran's Preference
To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit…