Jurisdictional Legal Subject Matter Expert chez Vistra Communications

Description

Vistra is seeking a Legal Subject Matter Expert to serve as a jurisdictional expert to inform the organization’s response to questions regarding juvenile jurisdiction data and systems.  Works independently with some guidance.

This is a hybrid position, with periodic in-office meetings and participation at the Mark Center and Pentagon required.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Conduct legal reviews of juvenile jurisdiction data to identify legal discrepancies and propose resolutions. 
• Conduct stakeholder engagement with legal and real estate (real property) SMEs and military installation staff to address issues and assist with plans for implementing the juvenile jurisdiction information system. 
• Assist with preparation for Q&A sessions, reviews questions from legal and real property SMEs, and prepares information to inform responses. 
• Provide input to annual report that informs policies for investigating and adjudicating juvenile matters on military installations subject to federal exclusive legislative jurisdiction.
• Provide clear verbal and written communications to legal subject matter experts
• Conduct thorough legal reviews and prepare robust, data-informed recommendations with minimal guidance

Requirements

• Juridical Science Doctor (J.D.S.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) with 5+ years of directly related experience
• 5+ years of experience in jurisdiction law
• 1+ years of experience in coordinating with legal and/or real property SMEs 
• Expertise in federal jurisdictional types and outcomes related to retrocession to concurrent jurisdiction models
• Experience supporting federal organizations in legal jurisdiction matters
• Experience with and/or understanding of juvenile jurisdiction
• Expertise in Government Services Administration jurisdictional labels and retrocession procedures
• Experience in preparing written reports
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and attention to detail for high-visibility deliverables

About Vistra:  Vistra Communications, doing business as Vistra and Vistra Federal Solutions, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Tampa, FL with an office in Springfield, VA providing professional support serviced to Defense, Federal, and Civilian Agencies.  Approximately 25% of our “team member” employees work in the National Capital Region, providing communications, outreach, and organizational transformation services to our public sector customers.  Vistra provides medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, Paid Time Off, Parental and Bereavement Leave, and Professional Development, among other benefits. 

US Citizenship Required: Due to the requirements of the federal contract that this position supports, U.S. citizenship is required. Citizenship will be confirmed via I-9/E-Verify at the start of employment.