Deputy Attorney General — State Government Counsel

Office of the Indiana Attorney General; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Wellness program

Pension options

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Office of the Indiana Attorney General seeks attorneys for the Advisory Division to provide counsel to state government clients and quasi-governmental bodies. Duties include drafting opinions, reviewing contracts, and guiding administrative rules and public records responses.

Applicants must be licensed in Indiana, have strong research and writing skills, and be able to manage client relationships and deadlines. The division emphasizes serving Hoosiers with integrity and legal excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana.
• Strong research and writing skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze complex questions of law and manage client relationships.
• Knowledge of the Access to Public Records Act and/or Administrative Orders and Procedures Act is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Research and draft formal opinions and legal memoranda for state government clients and related bodies.
• Assist boards, commissions, and agencies in researching matters and conducting hearings.
• Review and approve state contracts, grants, leases, and MOUs for form and legality.
• Provide guidance on administrative rules and responses to public records requests.
• Serve as administrative law judge upon request.

Job description

Office of the Indiana Attorney General seeks attorneys for the Advisory Division to provide counsel to state government clients and quasi-governmental bodies. Duties include drafting opinions, reviewing contracts, and guiding administrative rules and public records responses.

Applicants must be licensed in Indiana, have strong research and writing skills, and be able to manage client relationships and deadlines. The division emphasizes serving Hoosiers with integrity and legal excellence.