Deputy Attorney General - Data Privacy & ID Theft

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Indiana seeks a Deputy Attorney General for Data Privacy & ID Theft to represent the state in consumer protection, data privacy violations, identity theft, and security breaches. Reports to the Section Chief and oversees litigation, investigations, settlements, and case management from complaint through trial.

Supervises paralegals and investigators and coordinates with law enforcement. Public education on data privacy and consumer protection is part of the role.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in Indiana with bar admission.
• Strong written and oral communication skills demonstrated in complex matters.
• Ability to balance and manage a high volume of cases and investigations.
• Familiarity with data privacy, data security law, and complex computer processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent State of Indiana in data privacy, identity theft, consumer protection, and security breach matters.
• Conduct litigation, investigations, and settlements; manage cases through all phases from complaint to trial.
• Supervise paralegals and investigators; coordinate with law enforcement across jurisdictions.
• Provide public education on data privacy and consumer protection issues.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Case management under high volume

Legal research and writing

Litigation experience

Familiarity with data privacy & data &

Education

Bar admission in Indiana

Job description

The Deputy Attorney General - Data Privacy & ID Theft represents the State of Indiana in legal matters involving consumer protection, data privacy violations, identity theft, and security breaches. Reporting to the Section Chief of the Data Privacy ID Theft Unit, this attorney conducts litigation, handles investigations, negotiates settlements, and manages cases through all phases from complaint evaluation to trial. The role also includes supervising paralegals and investigators, communicating with law enforcement across jurisdictions, and providing public education on data privacy and consumer protection issues.

Key qualifications:

• License to practice law in Indiana
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to balance and manage high volume of cases and investigations
• Knowledge of state and federal rules of procedure and legal research/writing
• At least two (2) years of prior litigation experience preferred
• Familiarity with data privacy, data security law, and complex computer processes preferred