Deputy Attorney General — High-Impact State Litigation

Office of the Indiana Attorney General; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Office of the Indiana Attorney General seeks a litigation attorney to provide legal representation for the State of Indiana and its agencies in state and federal courts and arbitrations. Reports to the Section Chief of Government Litigation.

Required are Indiana bar admission, federal court eligibility, and civil litigation experience with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills. Travel may be required.

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.
• Knowledge of federal and state practice rules and rules of ADR.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of litigation, including research and preparation of pleadings, motions and briefs; consultation with agencies; investigation of facts; appearance in court and arbitrations for all hearings and conferences; negotiation of settlements; and trials.
• Advise agencies and other State officials and employees regarding issues that arise in litigation.
• Supervise work of assigned paralegal on discovery and other tasks.
• Participate in appeals, depending on involvement of Appeals Division.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Section Chief.
• The position may require some travel.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Ethics & public service

Agency liaison

Job description

The Office of the Indiana Attorney General seeks a litigation attorney to provide legal representation for the State of Indiana and its agencies in state and federal courts and arbitrations. Reports to the Section Chief of Government Litigation.

Required are Indiana bar admission, federal court eligibility, and civil litigation experience with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills. Travel may be required.