Deputy Attorney General - Administrative and Regulatory Enforcement Litigation

Office of the Indiana Attorney General; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Indiana Attorney General’s Litigation Division seeks an experienced attorney to handle varied civil litigation in state and federal courts. You will advise state agencies, draft pleadings, and supervise paralegals while managing complex cases.

The role emphasizes public service and professional conduct in high-profile matters. Licensed attorneys with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Indiana and admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.
• Civil litigation experience in federal and state court.
• Strong legal research and writing skills with clear, persuasive writing.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of litigation, including research, pleadings, motions, briefs, consultation with agencies, investigation of facts, appearance for all hearings and conferences, negotiation of settlement and trials.
• Advise agencies and other state officials and employees regarding issues that arise in litigation.
• Communicate and maintain a professional relationship with agencies, opposing parties, third parties, management and co-workers regarding litigation questions, concerns, and issues that arise during litigation.
• Supervise work of assigned paralegals on pleadings, discovery, and other tasks.
• Participate in appeals, depending on involvement of Appeals Division and Solicitor General.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Section Chief.
• The position may require some travel.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Public service mindset

Job description

The Litigation Division of the Office of the Attorney General serves as the State’s law firm— advocating for and defending the State’s interests. The respected and experienced trial attorneys in the Division zealously and diligently provide legal representation in a wide range of matters. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain unique and exciting experiences promoting the public interest, making a positive difference in the lives of Hoosiers, and litigating cases most attorneys only read about.

The attorneys in the Administrative and Regulatory Enforcement Litigation Section of the Litigation Division provide legal representation in varied, complex, and high-profile cases in state and federal courts.

Attorneys in the section handle a variety of cases,including:

• Constitutional challenges to state laws and regulations.
• Election law.
• Enforcement actions for state agencies.
• Environmental law.
• Judicial review of actions by state agencies.
• Quitam
• Temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions.
• Whistleblower complaints.

• Handle all phases of litigation, including research, pleadings, motions, briefs, consultation with agencies, investigation of facts, appearance for all hearings and conferences, negotiation of settlement and trials.
• Advise agencies and other state officials and employees regarding issues that arise in litigation.
• Communicate and maintain a professional relationship with agencies, opposing parties, third parties, management and co-workers regarding litigation questions, concerns, and issues that arise during litigation.
• Supervise work of assigned paralegals on pleadings, discovery, and other tasks.
• Various levels of participation in appeals, depending on involvement of Appeals Division and Solicitor General.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Section Chief.
• The position may require some travel.

• Licensed to practice law in Indiana and admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.

• Civil litigation experience in federal and statecourt.
• Knowledge of federal and state practice rules and rules of alternative dispute resolution.
• Familiarity with relevant causes of action,Section 1983 litigation andfederal and state statutes and regulations, Administrative Orders and Procedures Act, federal and state constitutional law.
• Legal research and writing skills, with emphasis on clear, persuasive legalwriting.
• Excellent oral advocacy in litigation settings. Ability to work with other attorneys and support staff.
• Ability to zealously negotiate settlements or mediated resolution of cases.
• Ability to work well with others, maintain an objective ofpublicservice, solicit feedback to improve service, respondpromptlyto requests for service and assistance, meet commitments.
• Strong sense of ethics, awareness of potential conflicts of interest that arise in public sector, adherence in all respects to Rules of Professional Conduct and state ethics rules.
• Sensitivity to concerns about individual liability and indemnification, awareness of public relations and implications of high-profile cases.
• Ability to manage high-profile and complex caseload.

Salary Range Based on Years of Experience

Deputy Attorney General I (0-2 years of practice): $82,000 - $87,000

Deputy Attorney General II (2-5 years of practice): $87,000 - $95,000

Deputy Attorney General III (5-8 years of practice): $95,000 - $103,000

Deputy Attorney General IV (8+ years of practice): $103,000 - $113,000+