Lead Criminal Appeals Deputy Attorney General

Office of the Indiana Attorney General; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Deputy Attorney General in the Criminal Appeals Section represents the State of Indiana in criminal appeals in the Indiana Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, handling all aspects from deadlines to post‑decision review.

Superior research using Westlaw and persuasive written and oral appellate advocacy are essential, with responsibilities including coordinating with stakeholders and managing a substantial caseload while upholding rules of appellate procedure and office policies.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the Indiana Bar; practice and appellate experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to relate to legal and non-legal professionals.
• Ability to multi-task and manage a large caseload.

Responsibilities

• Confirm deadlines and scheduling for appeals.
• Engage in motion practice, briefing, and oral argument preparation.
• Oversee post-decision review and proceedings.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and supervise law students as needed.

Skills

Indiana Bar

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Advocacy

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Client communications

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

The Deputy Attorney General in the Criminal Appeals Section represents the State of Indiana in criminal appeals in the Indiana Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, handling all aspects from deadlines to post‑decision review.

Superior research using Westlaw and persuasive written and oral appellate advocacy are essential, with responsibilities including coordinating with stakeholders and managing a substantial caseload while upholding rules of appellate procedure and office policies.