Deputy Attorney General - Consumer Litigation (Antitrust)

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Pension plan options

Paid vacation, personal and sick time

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Parking

Job summary

Office of the Indiana Attorney General in Indianapolis is seeking a Deputy Attorney General for the Consumer Litigation section, focusing on antitrust and consumer protection matters. You will lead case teams, investigate, review, and litigate cases to enforce state laws and protect public interests.

Role involves handling cases under the Sherman Act and related Indiana statutes, with opportunities for travel and collaboration across state agencies. Hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years legal experience required.
• Prior litigation experience preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana, or eligible for Indiana licensure, required

Responsibilities

• Assesses facts and law to recommend disposition of complaints alleging unfair, abusive, or deceptive acts against consumers.
• Reviews pertinent decisions, policies, regulations, and other legal matters pertaining to cases.
• Maintains caseload of investigation and litigation cases addressing violations of state and federal consumer protection laws, with emphasis on competition law.
• Reviews pre-merger notices submitted to the Office of the Indiana Attorney General pursuant to Ind. Code § 25-1-8.5.
• Handles all phases of litigation, including research, preparation of court papers, discovery, and trials.
• Advises other Office of Attorney General Divisions and State agencies about consumer protection issues and laws.
• Coordinates enforcement efforts with other State Attorneys General Offices and regulators.
• Interacts with the public to educate Indiana consumers about protection issues.

Job description

Deputy Attorney General - Consumer Litigation (Antitrust)

Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46201

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Office of the Attorney General:

The Office of the Indiana Attorney General represents the state in cases involving the state's interest, provides legal defense to state officials or agencies in court, and gives formal legal advisory opinions on constitutional or legal questions to state officials. The Office of the Indiana Attorney General is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a hybrid work model allowing for the possibility of working two remote days per week.

Role Overview:

Deputy Attorneys General serving in the Office of Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division-Consumer Litigation Section provide legal representation on behalf of the State and for the benefit of consumers by leading case teams in the investigation and litigation of cases enforcing Indiana consumer protection laws. In this role, the Deputy Attorney General will be responsible for investigation, review, and litigation of antitrust cases and competition policy issues relevant to Indiana and ensuring free and fair competition. The Division’s work encompasses a variety of substantive areas of consumer protection and related law, ranging from laws prohibiting unfair, abusive, or deceptive acts in consumer transactions to laws governing nonprofit corporations and charitable trusts. Working as a Consumer Litigation Deputy provides a unique opportunity to apply one’s legal skills to protect the public interest in significant cases directly impacting the financial well-being of Indiana citizens.

The salary range for this position is between $84,256.74 and $115,217.00 per year.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Assesses facts and law to recommend appropriate disposition of complaints alleging unfair, abusive, or deceptive acts against consumers;
• Reviews pertinent decisions, policies, regulations, and other legal matters pertaining to cases;
• Maintains caseload of investigation and litigation cases addressing violations of state and federal consumer protection laws, with an emphasis on competition law, including the Sherman Act, the Clayton Act, and Ind. Code § 24-1-2-1 and 2;
• Reviews pre-merger notices submitted to the Office of the Indiana Attorney General pursuant to Ind. Code § 25-1-8.5;
• Handles all phases of litigation, including factual and legal research, preparation of court papers, discovery, court conferences, hearings, and trials;
• Advices other Office of Attorney General Divisions and other State agencies and officials about consumer protection issues and state and federal laws governing consumer transactions;
• Coordinates Office’s consumer protection and antitrust enforcement efforts with efforts of other State Attorneys General Offices and with other state and federal regulators;
• Interacts with the general public to educate Indiana consumers about consumer protection matters;
• Performs other tasks assigned by the Section Chief or Director;
• This position may require some travel, both within and outside the State
• Ability to balance and manage high volume of cases and investigations and to handle multiple assignments of varied type and difficulty on ongoing basis.
• Knowledge of state and federal rules of procedure.
• Familiarity with substantive law, in antitrust and consumer protection, preferred.
• Familiarity with health care sector and/or mergers and acquisitions practice, preferred.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong sense of ethics, awareness of potential conflicts of interest that arise in public sector, adherence to Rules of Professional Conduct and state ethics rules.
• Strong organizational and time-keeping abilities.
• Strong commitment to public service.

Experience:

• 2-3 years legal experience required.
• Prior litigation experience preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana, or eligible for Indiana licensure, required

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

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
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free 24/7 permit parking at an Indiana Government Center surface lot or parking garage