Appellate Administrative Litigator (Public Sector)

Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Pension plan options

Education Reimbursement Program

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

State of Indiana, through the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), seeks an attorney to represent the agency in administrative litigation with a focus on appeals involving worksite speed control vehicle enforcement violations. Responsibilities span from filing through disposition, including hearings, motions, and settlements.

The role is based in Indianapolis, with a salary starting at 85,020 USD and a comprehensive compensation package.

Qualifications

• JD required with 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney
• Indiana Bar Admission in good standing
• Strong knowledge of statutes, case law, and agency rules
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use case management systems to manage dockets and case files
• Strong legal research and writing abilities

Responsibilities

• Litigate administrative appeals involving worksite speed enforcement violations
• Prepare pleadings, discovery responses, and motions
• Draft dispositive motions and advocate at hearings
• Represent INDOT at administrative hearings and settlement discussions
• Conduct legal research and advise agency personnel
• Manage a high-volume caseload and maintain organized case files

Skills

Legal research

Litigation skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Case management software

Job description

State of Indiana, through the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), seeks an attorney to represent the agency in administrative litigation with a focus on appeals involving worksite speed control vehicle enforcement violations. Responsibilities span from filing through disposition, including hearings, motions, and settlements.

The role is based in Indianapolis, with a salary starting at 85,020 USD and a comprehensive compensation package.