Litigation Staff Attorney

Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Pension plan options

Education Reimbursement Program

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

State of Indiana, through the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), seeks an attorney to represent the agency in administrative litigation with a focus on appeals involving worksite speed control vehicle enforcement violations. Responsibilities span from filing through disposition, including hearings, motions, and settlements.

The role is based in Indianapolis, with a salary starting at 85,020 USD and a comprehensive compensation package.

Qualifications

• JD required with 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney
• Indiana Bar Admission in good standing
• Strong knowledge of statutes, case law, and agency rules
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use case management systems to manage dockets and case files
• Strong legal research and writing abilities

Responsibilities

• Litigate administrative appeals involving worksite speed enforcement violations
• Prepare pleadings, discovery responses, and motions
• Draft dispositive motions and advocate at hearings
• Represent INDOT at administrative hearings and settlement discussions
• Conduct legal research and advise agency personnel
• Manage a high-volume caseload and maintain organized case files

Skills

Legal research

Litigation skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Case management software

Job description

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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 Indiana Department of Transportation:
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

Role Overview:

NDOT seeks an attorney to represent the agency in administrative litigation, with a primary focus on appeals involving Worksite Speed Control Vehicle Enforcement violations. The attorney will manage cases from initial filing through final disposition, including administrative hearings, motion practice, discovery, and settlement negotiations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Litigate administrative appeals involving worksite speed enforcement violations.
• Prepare and respond to pleadings, discovery requests, and motions.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, including motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment.
• Represent INDOT at administrative hearings, prehearing conferences, and settlement discussions.
• Conduct legal research and provide advice to agency personnel.
• Manage a high-volume caseload and maintain accurate case files.

Location:

This position is with INDOT’s Central Office in Indianapolis.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at$85,020.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• May train, manage, delegate to, and/or provide support for any legal support staff;
• Advises and provides legal support to agency staff on various program and legal areas;
• May oversee, draft, review, or provide legal advice relating to contracts;
• Researches, interprets, and provides legal advice in relation to laws, rules, policies, and legal opinions pertaining to agency operations;
• May draft and review legislation and administrative rules;
• Utilizes legal resources, dockets, legal files, and official records relating to legal procedures;
• Creates, prepares, and distributes documents related to hearings, including orders and decisions;
• Recruits, selects, onboards, and trains employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development;
• Sets expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures;
• May handle administrative matters and hearings while maintaining appropriate decorum, hear evidence, rule on the admissibility of evidence, and/or make reasoned decisions supported by evidence;
• May be required to utilize litigation skills and experience relating to agency operations;
• Organizes and manages caseload in the preparation of hearings and/or litigation;
• May review pleadings, motions, and discovery;
• May draft appeals or brief, or perform legal writing assignments.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• A Doctorate of Jurisprudence with 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney;
• Indiana Bar Admission license in good standing;
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply relevant statutes, case law, and rules;
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing;
• Ability to successfully utilize a case management system to manage a docket, case information, party information, and serve orders;
• Strong legal research, writing, and litigation skills.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.

This role provides direct supervision for two or more attorneys.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b)account (similar to401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parkingfor most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learningaccess

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail] .