Attorney Associate

Indiana State Police; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana State Police is seeking a civilian attorney whose primary responsibility is to provide legal assistance to Department Commanders and personnel. The role involves giving legal information on criminal and traffic law enforcement procedures, civil liability matters, administrative investigations, and supporting pre-trial, trial and post-trial proceedings.

It also requires serving as a liaison with the Office of the Indiana Attorney General and other criminal justice partners.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited law school with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence.
• Member of the Indiana Bar in good standing.
• Admitted to the practice of law in the State of Indiana.
• Must possess a valid Indiana driver's license.
• Undergraduate degree.
• Knowledge of state and federal administrative, criminal, and applicable civil law.
• Knowledge of traffic, criminal, administrative and civil liability law.
• Knowledge of the Standard Operating Procedures, Rules and Regulations.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and make logical decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality due to the sensitive nature of assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal information to Department Commanders and personnel concerning legal matters such as criminal and traffic law enforcement procedures, civil liability matters, administrative investigations, pre-trial, trial and post-trial judicial proceedings.
• Inform, advise and assist Department personnel in substantive and procedural due process areas.
• Conduct legal research on current case and statutory law.
• Serve as a liaison between the Department, the Office of the Indiana Attorney General and various other members of the criminal justice system.
• Provide legal training to Department personnel and other criminal justice system members.
• Answer legal inquiries from Department Commanders and personnel.
• Coordinate Public Records Request process for the Agency.
• Review outgoing legal correspondence upon request of Department Commanders.
• Process initial claims on Department litigation as required.
• Draft discovery responses on Department litigation to assist the Office of the Attorney General.
• Research current case and statutory law.
• Draft legal opinions, memorandums and search warrants.
• Assist other criminal justice agencies within criminal procedure inquiries.
• Consult prosecutors regarding criminal investigations.
• Conduct civil liability investigations.
• Assist the Attorney General, including court appearances on behalf of the State of Indiana.
• Draft legislation on behalf of the Department for submission to the State Legislature.
• Draft enforcement aids applicable to current criminal law and law enforcement procedures.
• Serve as a liaison between Department Commanders, personnel and prosecutors.
• Provide legal assistance in Department criminal investigations.
• Formally instruct in law enforcement related areas.
• Serve on interview committees.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Legal communication

Judicial procedures knowledge

Legal research

Confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Education

Doctorate of Jurisprudence

Undergraduate degree

Indiana Bar in good standing

Admitted to practice in Indiana

Job description

Job Description

To serve as a civilian employee of the Indiana State Police whose primary responsibility is to provide legal assistance to Department Commanders and personnel.

Job Duties

• Provide legal information to Department Commanders and personnel concerning legal matters such as criminal and traffic law enforcement procedures, civil liability matters, administrative investigations, pre-trial, trial and post-trial judicial proceedings.


• Inform, advise and assist Department personnel in substantive and procedural due process areas.


• Conduct legal research on current case and statutory law.


• Serve as a liaison between the Department, the Office of the Indiana Attorney General and various other members of the criminal justice system.


• Provide legal training to Department personnel and other criminal justice system members.


• Answer legal inquiries from Department Commanders and personnel.


• Coordinate Public Records Request process for the Agency.


• Review outgoing legal correspondence upon request of Department Commanders.


• Process initial claims on Department litigation as required.


• Draft discovery responses on Department litigation to assist the Office of the Attorney General.


• Research current case and statutory law.


• Draft legal opinions, memorandums and search warrants.


• Assist other criminal justice agencies within criminal procedure inquiries.


• Consult prosecutors regarding criminal investigations.


• Conduct civil liability investigations.


• Assist the Attorney General, including court appearances on behalf of the State of Indiana.


• Draft legislation on behalf of the Department for submission to the State Legislature.


• Draft enforcement aids applicable to current criminal law and law enforcement procedures.


• Serve as a liaison between Department Commanders, personnel and prosecutors.


• Provide legal assistance in Department criminal investigations.


• Formally instruct in law enforcement related areas.


• Serve on interview committees.


• Perform other duties as required.

Job Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited law school with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence.


• Member of the Indiana Bar in good standing.


• Admitted to the practice of law in the State of Indiana.


• Must possess a valid Indiana driver\'s license.


• Undergraduate degree.


• Knowledge of state and federal administrative, criminal, and applicable civil law.


• Knowledge of traffic, criminal, administrative and civil liability law.


• Knowledge of the Standard Operating Procedures, Rules and Regulations.


• Ability to analyze complex problems and make logical decisions.


• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.


• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality due to the sensitive nature of assignments.

Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation. Applicants are asked to submit a complete work history. All applicants are required to submit copies of their high school transcript or GED certificate, any college transcripts, technical certificates, and a military DD214 (if applicable). Please attach these documents to your online application. If you are unable to attach these documents as requested, please email the documents to [e-mail] and indicate your name and the position for which you have applied when forwarding all attachments.