Attorney Senior

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Department of Local Government Finance is responsible for ensuring property tax assessment and local government budgeting are carried out in accordance with Indiana law. The Department is charged with publishing property tax assessment rules and annually reviewing and approving the tax rates and levies of every political subdivision in the state, including all counties, cities, towns, townships, school corporations, libraries, and other entities with tax levy authority.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.
This role provides direct supervision for two or more attorneys.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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
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