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How much do legal policy analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for legal policy analyst in the United States is $36.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $41.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a legal policy analyst do?

A Legal Policy Analyst researches, evaluates, and interprets laws, regulations, and policies to provide recommendations on legal and policy issues. They often work for government agencies, think tanks, or private organizations, analyzing the impact of proposed and existing legislation. Their work typically involves drafting reports, conducting legal research, and advising policymakers to help shape effective and compliant public policy.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a legal policy analyst?

To thrive as a Legal Policy Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of legal frameworks, and a relevant degree in law, public policy, or a related field. Familiarity with legal research databases, policy analysis tools, and legislative tracking systems is typically required. Exceptional written and verbal communication, critical thinking, and the ability to synthesize complex information help you stand out in this role. These skills are vital for effectively shaping policy recommendations and ensuring compliance with legal standards.

How does a legal policy analyst typically collaborate with stakeholders during the policy development process?

Legal Policy Analysts often work closely with a variety of stakeholders, including government officials, advocacy groups, legal experts, and the public. Their role involves gathering input, analyzing feedback, and facilitating discussions to ensure diverse perspectives are considered in policy recommendations. Effective communication and consensus-building are crucial, as analysts must balance competing interests and translate complex legal concepts into actionable policy proposals. Collaboration is typically achieved through meetings, public consultations, and drafting joint reports or memos.

What is the difference between Legal Policy Analyst vs Legal Researcher?

AspectLegal Policy AnalystLegal Researcher
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in law, political science, or related field; often a master's or JD preferredBachelor's or master's degree in law, political science, or related field
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, think tanks, policy organizationsLaw firms, legal departments, academic institutions
Employer & Industry UsageFocuses on analyzing and developing policies within legal frameworksFocuses on conducting legal research and analysis for cases or studies

Legal Policy Analysts primarily develop and evaluate policies based on legal principles, often working in government or policy organizations. Legal Researchers focus on conducting detailed legal research to support cases or academic work. While both roles require legal knowledge and research skills, their main functions and work environments differ.

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Infographic showing various Legal Policy Analyst job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,376 per year, or $36.2 per hour.

Rules Analyst 2 (Legal/Policy Docs - Intel Community)

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

Themis Insight
Business Management Consulting • 1 - 10 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Themis Insight solves difficult business, IT, and analytic problems by addressing the whole problem - not just the symptoms - using interdisciplinary approaches that are both practical and innovative. We provide fresh alternatives to ordinary, mainstream consulting firms through small, highly skilled, and hand-picked teams that can meet clients' needs in any industry. Our broad interdisciplinary understanding allows us to provide the right solution, even if it is from outside the industry or traditionally defined problem space. We bring Public and Private, Civilian and Military expertise to every case.
We are hiring a Rules Analyst 2 (Legal/Policy Docs - Intel Community) to work in Annapolis Junction, MD. Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs.
Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph
Description:
Responsible for analyzing legal and policy documents to extract key information from the documents in accordance with established guides and procedures. Responsible for identifying compliance obligations in legal and policy documents in accordance with established procedures.
The Level 2 Rules Analyst shall possess the following capabilities:
  • Use multiple word processing and presentation tools (e.g., MS Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Pro).
  • Use task tracking and documentation software (e.g., Confluence and JIRA).
  • Engage with customers to understand problems and determine solutions based on existing documentation and guidance.
  • Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences.
  • Analyze compliance obligations to identify, design, and maintain controls, system requirements, and/or machine-readable rules that enable compliance automation.
  • Provide subject matter expertise to the development of mission compliance-related policy and guidance.
  • Create and maintain user guide documentation for analyzing legal and policy documents.
  • Familiarity with Customer authorities demonstrated with practical experience.

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:
  • Requires 10 years of relevant experience in programs involving Customer authorities, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., legal, technical field, library science) from an accredited college or university.
  • A Master's degree or J.D. may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to eight (8) years of experience.
  • Four (4) additional years of experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree for a total of 14 years.

Themis Insight has all the PERKS!
You are our most valuable resource - your ambition, your knowledge, your creativity. We offer an industry-leading set of benefits to supplement your normal salary compensation. Themis Insight has you covered with flexible ways to balance work and home life, full health benefit premium coverage, and generous contributions toward your retirement.
  • Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums.
  • 401k: We contribute 6% even if you don't!
  • Time Off: 11 standard holidays, and 25 days of PTO
  • Career Development: Get career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training.
  • Employee referral bonuses for successful hires

Themis Insight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Themis Insight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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