Deputy Attorney General - Criminal Appeals

Office of the Indiana Attorney General; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Deputy Attorney General in the Criminal Appeals Section represents the State of Indiana in criminal appeals in the Indiana Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, handling all aspects from deadlines to post‑decision review.

Superior research using Westlaw and persuasive written and oral appellate advocacy are essential, with responsibilities including coordinating with stakeholders and managing a substantial caseload while upholding rules of appellate procedure and office policies.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the Indiana Bar; practice and appellate experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to relate to legal and non-legal professionals.
• Ability to multi-task and manage a large caseload.

Responsibilities

• Confirm deadlines and scheduling for appeals.
• Engage in motion practice, briefing, and oral argument preparation.
• Oversee post-decision review and proceedings.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and supervise law students as needed.

Skills

Indiana Bar

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Advocacy

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Client communications

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

The Appeals Division of the Attorney General’s Office represents the State, itsagencies, officers, employees and interests, before the state and federal appellate courts in civil and criminal cases, and infederal district courts in habeas corpus proceedings. Deputy Attorneys General assigned to the Criminal Appeals Section primarily represent the State of Indiana in criminal appeals brought in the Indiana Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.

The Criminal Appeals Section handles all appeals from state trial courts in criminal matters and federal habeas corpus litigation in federal courts. A Deputy Attorney General (DAG) assigned to the Section carries a substantial caseload and is responsible for representing the State’s interests within the guidelines and supervision of the office. The Deputy is responsible for all aspects of the appeal: confirming deadlines and scheduling, communicating with stakeholders, motion practice, briefing, oral argument, and post-decision review and proceedings. All representation must conform with the Rules of Appellate Procedure, division style and format practice, office policies, professional conduct rules and expectations, and all other applicable laws, standards and guidelines. The Deputy is primarily responsible for the cases assigned, until an appearance is withdrawn or employment has concluded.

Other dutiesconsistent with the division and section may be assigned. These mayinclude prosecutor inquiries, assisting in other cases and proceedings (including civil cases), research projects, supervision of law students, and the occasional administrative assignment.

Superior research (Westlaw) and writing skills are expected, and persuasive written and oral appellate advocacy is essential.

• Admitted to the Indiana Bar;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to relate effectively to both legal and non-legal professionals;
• Ability to multi-task and manage alarge caseload;

• Ability to zealously advocate on behalf of the State;
• Ability to work well with others;
• Proficient in computer skills; and
• Ability to competently manage relationships and effectively communicate with clients, supervisors, and colleagues.