Deputy Attorney General - Real Estate Litigation

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Wellness program

Health savings account

Deferred compensation

Pension plan options

Group life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid vacation and holidays

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

State of Indiana is seeking a Litigation Attorney in the Office of the Attorney General's Real Estate Litigation Section. You will provide legal representation in state and federal courts, handling eminent domain, inverse condemnations, and related actions for the State.

The role requires a law degree and Indiana licensure, strong civil litigation skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters with timely outcomes. A hybrid work model is offered with two remote days per week.

Qualifications

• Law degree required; licensed to practice law in Indiana.
• Civil litigation experience in state and federal court.
• Knowledge of state and federal practice rules.
• Familiarity with real estate principles and property law.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of litigation in state and federal courts.
• Represent the State in eminent domain, ejectment, and related actions.
• Review documents, conduct discovery, draft pleadings and briefs.
• Provide guidance to agencies and state officials on litigation matters.
• Supervise paralegals and coordinate with assigned teams.
• Travel as required and maintain organized case files.

Skills

Civil litigation

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Negotiation

Time management

Public sector ethics

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

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 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:

Litigation attorney in the Real Estate Litigation Section to provide legal representation in litigation affecting state interests in state and federal courts.

Primary subject matter of cases:

• Prosecute eminent domain actions and ejectment actions brought on behalf of the State of Indiana through its agencies, including the Indiana Department of Transportation.
• Defend inverse condemnations, foreclosure actions, and quiet title actions brought against the State of Indiana through its agencies.
• Review transactional documents and conduct chain-of-title review for acquisitions by the State.
• Handle all phases of litigation, including research and preparation of pleadings, motions, and briefs, consultation with agencies; engage in extensive discovery submission and response, investigation of facts, appearance in court for hearings and conferences, negotiation of settlements, mediations, bench and jury trials.
• Counsel agencies and other State officials and employees regarding real estate transactions.
• Review real estate conveyance documents (title reports, buyer’s notes, legal descriptions, plans, appraisals, etc.) for eminent domain and other real estate proceedings.
• Advise agencies and other State officials and employees regarding issues that arise in litigation.
• Supervise work of assigned paralegal on discovery and other tasks.
• Travel as required for the assigned cases.
• Present the State’s case at trial, including arguments, voir dire of potential jurors, presenting evidence through witnesses, exhibits and demonstration and cross-examining witnesses.
• Maintain case files in case management software in an organized manner.
• Direct the closing of cases and case files that have reached final disposition.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Section Chief.

Qualifications:

• Law Degree required; licensed to practice law in Indiana.
• Civil litigation experience in federal and state court.
• Knowledge of state and federal practice rules.
• Familiarity with real estate principles, appraisal principles, and practices and property law.
• Familiarity with substantive state law of the eminent domain process, rules of evidence and trial and appellate procedures.
• Excellent oral advocacy and communication skills.
• Effective legal research and writing skills, with emphasis on clear, persuasive legal writing.
• Awareness of public relations and ability to manage high-profile cases.
• Ability to zealously negotiate settlements or mediated resolution of cases.
• Ability to work well with others, maintain an objective of the best interests of the state, respond promptly to requests for service and assistance, solicit feedback to improve service, and meet commitments.
• Strong sense of ethics, awareness of potential conflicts of interest that arise in public sector, adherence in all respects to Rules of Professional Conduct and State ethics rules.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and time-sensitive deadlines.

Salary Range Based on Years of Experience:

• Deputy Attorney General I (0-2 years of practice): $90,000 - $96,000
• Deputy Attorney General II (2-5 years of practice): $96,000 - $104,000
• Deputy Attorney General III (5-8 years of practice): $104,000 - $113,000
• Deputy Attorney General IV (8+ years of practice): $113,000 - $125,000+

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

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