Senior Attorney — Local Government Finance (Indiana)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental plans

Wellness rewards program

Health savings account (HSA)

Retirement / 457(b)

Pension plans

Paid leave (including parental leave)

Education reimbursement program

Group life insurance

Referral bonus

Job summary

The State of Indiana is seeking a licensed attorney to join the Department of Local Government Finance as senior legal counsel. You will advise agency staff, draft and review contracts, interpret statutes, and manage a docket and litigation tasks in a public-sector environment.

Requirements include a Doctorate of Jurisprudence with 5+ years of practice, Indiana Bar admission, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to communicate effectively.

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

• Advise and provide 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;

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Case management

Communication

Legal writing

Education

Doctorate of Jurisprudence

Job description

The State of Indiana is seeking a licensed attorney to join the Department of Local Government Finance as senior legal counsel. You will advise agency staff, draft and review contracts, interpret statutes, and manage a docket and litigation tasks in a public-sector environment.

Requirements include a Doctorate of Jurisprudence with 5+ years of practice, Indiana Bar admission, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to communicate effectively.