Deputy Attorney General - Policy

Office of the Indiana Attorney General; Indianapolis (IN); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Four medical plan options

Wellness program

Health savings account

Deferred compensation account

Two fully-funded pension plan options

Group life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid vacation, personal and sick time

Competitive leave policies

12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

New Parent Leave

Public Service Loan ForgivenessProgram

Free 24/7 permit parking

Descripción de la vacante

Office of the Indiana Attorney General is seeking a Deputy Attorney General for Policy to support policy and legislative initiatives for Indiana. The role reports to the Policy Director and collaborates with the Legislative and Policy Development Team to ensure sound policy.

The position involves drafting comments, assisting during sessions, and conducting policy-related legal research, with responsibilities across pre- and post-session work to advance the Office's priorities.

Formación

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana.
• The Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsabilidades

• Perform special projects and other duties to advance the Attorney General's policy agenda and goals.
• Appear on select policy related litigation cases or appeals with other DAGs.
• Draft comment letters in response to proposed administrative rules, policy letters, and other policy related materials.
• Support the legislative team in preparation for the legislative session, including bill drafting.
• Assist during the legislative session by drafting amendments, tracking bills, meeting with various stakeholders on behalf of the Office, and performing time-sensitive tasks.
• Assist during the post-session by drafting reports, implementing newly passed laws, and performing certain tasks related to Office priorities.
• Perform legal research on policy-related issues and draft legal memoranda summarizing research.
• Maintain professional and positive relationships with internal and external contacts on behalf of the Office.

Educación

Licensed to practice law in Indiana

Descripción del empleo

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 Deputy Attorney General for Policy in the Office of the Attorney General will support the Policy Director and the Legislative Director on legislative initiatives and policy goals for the benefit of the Office and Hoosier constituents. The Deputy Attorney General for Policy supports the Policy Director on all policy initiatives, working together to ensure sound policy is promulgated from the Office. The Deputy Attorney General for Policy reports directly to the Policy Director and is a member of the Legislative and Policy Development Team.

Examples of Duties

• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned to advance the Attorney General's policy agenda and goals.
• Appear on select policy related litigation cases or appeals with other DAGs. Provides effective and efficient legal and policy services.
• Draft comment letters in response to proposed administrative rules, policy letters, and other policy related materials as assigned.
• Support the legislative team in preparation for the legislative session, including bill drafting.
• Assist during the legislative session by drafting amendments, tracking bills, meeting with various stakeholders on behalf of the Office, and performing time-sensitive tasks.
• Assist during the post-session by drafting reports, implementing newly passed laws, and performing certain tasks related to Office priorities.
• Perform legal research on policy-related issues and draft legal memoranda summarizing research.
• Maintain professional and positive relationships with internal and external contacts on behalf of the Office.

Typical Skills And Qualifications

Licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana

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

Benefit Package

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/.