Senior Attorney
State of Indiana
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Job summary
The State of Indiana is seeking an experienced attorney to support the Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning. The role focuses on providing legal guidance, reviewing contracts, and handling complex legal matters within agency operations.
Qualified candidates hold a JD with 5+ years of practice, Indiana Bar admission in good standing, and strong skills in research, writing, and litigation. This exempt, on-site position offers extensive benefits and career growth opportunities.
Qualifications
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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 appeals or briefs, or perform legal writing assignments.
- May train, manage, delegate to, and/or provide support for any legal support staff.
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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.
FSSA was established by the Indiana General Assembly in 1991 to consolidate and better integrate the delivery of human services by state government. FSSA is a health care and social services funding agency. Ninety-four percent of the agency’s total budget is paid to thousands of service providers ranging from major medical centers to a physical therapist working with a child or adult with a developmental disability. The seven care divisions in FSSA administer services to more than 1.5 million Hoosiers. FSSA’s mission is to compassionately serve Hoosiers of all ages and connect them with social services, health care and their communities.
This role will primarily support the Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning.
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $85,020 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.
- 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 briefs, 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.
- 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.
This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.
This role provides direct supervision for two or more attorneys.
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 to 401(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
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
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 jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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