Senior Attorney

Indiana State Police (IN); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana State Police seeks a licensed attorney to provide legal assistance to Department Commanders and personnel. The role involves offering guidance on criminal and civil matters, performing statutory research, drafting opinions, and supporting litigation and investigations.

The attorney will liaise with the Office of the Indiana Attorney General, draft enforcement aids, and contribute to policy formation while maintaining confidentiality in sensitive assignments.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Indiana.
• Undergraduate degree completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal information and guidance on criminal and civil matters to department personnel.
• Conduct legal research on current statutes and case law.
• Draft legal opinions, memoranda and search warrants.
• Assist Attorney General in court appearances and civil proceedings.
• Serve as liaison between the department, AG's office and prosecutors.
• Deliver legal training to department personnel and agencies.

Skills

Legal research

Civil litigation

Writing & communication

Confidentiality

Policy drafting

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Indiana Bar admission

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

To serve as a professional staff employee of the Indiana State Police whose primary responsibility is to provide legal assistance to Department Commanders and personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide legal information to Department Commanders and personnel concerning legal matters such as criminal and traffic law enforcement procedures, civil liability matters, administrative investigations, pre-trial, trial and post-trial judicial proceedings.
• Inform, advise and assist Department personnel in substantive and procedural due process areas.
• Conduct legal research on current case and statutory law.
• Serve as a liaison between the Department, the Office of the Indiana Attorney General and various other members of the criminal justice system.
• Provide legal training to Department personnel and other criminal justice system members.
• Respond to any departmental shooting that involves serious bodily injury or death as directed by the Superintendent.
• This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

DUTIES

• Answer legal inquiries from Department Commanders and personnel.
• Review outgoing legal correspondence upon request of Department Commanders.
• Process initial claims on Department litigation as required.
• Draft discovery responses on Department litigation to assist the Office of the Attorney General.
• Research current case and statutory law.
• Draft legal opinions, memorandums and search warrants.
• Assist other criminal justice agencies within criminal procedure inquiries.
• Consult prosecutors regarding criminal investigations.
• Conduct civil liability investigations.
• Assist the Attorney General, including court appearances on behalf of the State of Indiana.
• Draft legislation on behalf of the Department for submission to the State Legislature.
• Draft enforcement aids applicable to current criminal law and law enforcement procedures.
• Serve as a liaison between Department Commanders, personnel and prosecutors.
• Provide legal assistance in Department criminal investigations.
• Formally instruct in law enforcement related areas.
• Serve on interview committees.
• Make legal recommendations concerning policy, personnel, and disciplinary matters.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Graduate of an accredited law school.
• Must possess a valid Indiana driver's license.
• Member of the Indiana Bar.
• Undergraduate degree.
• Admitted to the practice of law in the State of Indiana.
• Knowledge of state and federal administrative, criminal, and applicable civil law.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic, criminal, administrative and civil liability law.
• Thorough knowledge of the Standard Operating Procedures, Rules and Regulations.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and make logical decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality due to the sensitive nature of assignments.

Applicants must be able to successfully pass a background investigation. Applicants are asked to submit a complete work history. All applicants are required to submit copies of their high school transcript or GED or HSE certificate, any college transcripts, technical certificates, and a military DD214 (if applicable).