Deputy Attorney General - Advisory

Office of the Indiana Attorney General; Indianapolis (IN); Sur place; USD 84 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical plan options

Wellness program

Pension options

Paid vacation and holidays

Résumé du poste

Office of the Indiana Attorney General seeks attorneys for the Advisory Division to provide counsel to state government clients and quasi-governmental bodies. Duties include drafting opinions, reviewing contracts, and guiding administrative rules and public records responses.

Applicants must be licensed in Indiana, have strong research and writing skills, and be able to manage client relationships and deadlines. The division emphasizes serving Hoosiers with integrity and legal excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana.
• Strong research and writing skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze complex questions of law and manage client relationships.
• Knowledge of the Access to Public Records Act and/or Administrative Orders and Procedures Act is helpful but not required.

Responsabilités

• Research and draft formal opinions and legal memoranda for state government clients and related bodies.
• Assist boards, commissions, and agencies in researching matters and conducting hearings.
• Review and approve state contracts, grants, leases, and MOUs for form and legality.
• Provide guidance on administrative rules and responses to public records requests.
• Serve as administrative law judge upon request.

Description du poste

For more than 165 years, the Office of the Indiana Attorney General (OAG) has been committed to serving the best interests of the State and all Hoosiers. OAG employees have earned an outstanding reputation for meeting the highest professional standards, providing great service, and demonstrating courageous leadership and commitment to excellence to the people of Indiana. If you share our determination to make Indiana a better place to live and work, we invite you to join over 400 of the very best employees and seek a career with the Office of the Indiana Attorney General.

Description

The Advisory Division contributes to the functions and responsibilities of the Office of the Indiana Attorney General by providing legal counsel and guidance to state government clients as well as quasi-governmental bodies. Due to the diverse nature of the projects undertaken by the Advisory Division, attorneys with backgrounds in every aspect of state government practice are encouraged to apply.

Examples of Duties

• Research and draft formal opinions as well as legal memoranda to state government clients, statewide elected officials, county prosecutors and quasi-governmental bodies.
• Assist numerous state boards, commissions, and agencies in researching legal matters, conducting adjudicatory hearings in conformance with the Administrative Orders and Procedures Act, and conducting meetings in conformance with the Open Door Law.
• Review and approve state contracts, grants, leases, and memoranda of understanding for form and legality as well as assisting clients in drafting such documents.
• Provides support and guidance and engages with issues that arise during management of a state contract.
• Review and approve administrative rules for form and legality as well as assisting clients in drafting such rules.
• Review and prepare responses to public records requests submitted to the Office of the Attorney General pursuant to the Access to Public Records Act.
• Serve as an administrative law judge upon request of a state government client.
• Provide legal counsel and associated services to state government clients and quasi-governmental bodies as assigned by Chief Counsel.
• Provide support and guidance to executive staff concerning legislative matters.

Typical Skills And Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana.
• Must have strong research and writing skills, be capable of consistently meeting deadlines, and be able to analyze complex questions of law.
• Must be able to competently manage client relationships and communications and to effectively communicate with supervisors and colleagues.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, the Access to Public Records Act and/or the Administrative Orders and Procedures Act is helpful but not required.

Salary Range Based On Years Of Experience

Deputy Attorney General I (0-2 years of practice): $84,000 - $90,000

Deputy Attorney General II (2-5 years of practice): $90,000 - $96,000

Deputy Attorney General III (5-8 years of practice): $96,000 - $104,000

Deputy Attorney General IV (8+ years of practice): $104,000 - $115,000+

The Office of the Indiana Attorney General is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Four (4) medical plan options (including RX coverage) and vision/dental coverages
• Wellness program - earn back dollars in the form of gift cards
• Health savings account (includes bi-weekly state contribution)
• Deferred compensation account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Paid vacation, personal and sick time off
• Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs.
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• New Parent Leave
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free 24/7 permit parking at an Indiana Government Center surface lot or parking garage

More information on State of Indiana Benefits can be found at https://www.in.gov/spd/benefits/.