Appellate Counsel – Capital & Habeas Litigation

Office of the Indiana Attorney General; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Indiana Attorney General seeks a Deputy Attorney General in the Appeals Division to handle civil and criminal appellate litigation for the State, its agencies, and officers.

The role emphasizes post-conviction and habeas corpus work, with opportunities for federal appeals and state trial court briefing, travel within Indiana, and collaboration with a diverse team of lawyers.

Qualifications

• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral advocacy abilities.
• Knowledge of Indiana criminal and civil law.
• Familiarity with state and federal procedural rules.
• Ability to manage a caseload and meet deadlines.
• Independent and collaborative work style.
• Commitment to public service.
• Litigation experience preferred; licensure or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Write appellate briefs in Indiana’s appellate courts after reviewing the trial record and performing legal research.
• Appear and argue on behalf of the State or a state agency at oral arguments before Indiana’s appellate courts or the Seventh Circuit.
• Develop knowledge of Indiana criminal law and procedure from charging through federal habeas review.
• Consult with agencies in civil cases on appeal.
• Assist colleagues as they prepare for oral arguments through moot courts.
• Manage a caseload with changing due dates.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Assistant Section Chief or Section Chief.
• This position may require some travel, within and outside of Indiana.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Written advocacy

Oral advocacy

Caseload management

Independent work

Public service mindset

Litigation experience

Indiana/federal licensure readiness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Bar admission in Indiana or eligible for admission

Job description

Office of the Indiana Attorney General seeks a Deputy Attorney General in the Appeals Division to handle civil and criminal appellate litigation for the State, its agencies, and officers.

The role emphasizes post-conviction and habeas corpus work, with opportunities for federal appeals and state trial court briefing, travel within Indiana, and collaboration with a diverse team of lawyers.