Attorney Senior

Indiana Department of Correction•Indianapolis, IN

9h•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. About the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD): Our mission is to develop a premier workforce that will allow Indiana employers to flourish and entice businesses from outside our state to relocate to Indiana. Everyone at DWD will be required to think outside-the-box; to determine metrics that will allow for measurement and improvement and efficiencies to be made along the way. Cutting edge technologies will be utilized to help assess Indiana’s employment future. If managed properly, Indiana’s workforce will be second to none and completely prepared for the next phase of the state and country’s economic growth. Role Overview: DWD’s Legal Division provides legal advice, representation, and services to all divisions of DWD, including the agency’s Unemployment Insurance and Workforce teams as well as multiple supporting divisions. This role includes a variety of duties, and duties are not specific to one area of focus. Work may include, but is not limited to, representing DWD in administrative litigation; performing research and analysis and providing recommendations on a wide range of legal issues; assisting with agency legislation and promulgation of rules; reviewing policy proposals and procedure changes; assisting with agency data sharing and data governance initiatives and projects; assisting with public records requests; and drafting and reviewing contracts, grants, and other agreements. This position requires initiative and the ability and willingness to learn and apply new knowledge; strong legal research, writing, and communication skills; significant attention to detail; and the ability to solve problems collaboratively. This is an in-office position located at 10 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46204.

Requirements

A Doctorate of Jurisprudence from an accredited institution
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
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

underfill at the Associate Attorney level will be considered for those candidates with less than 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney

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

Benefits

competitive compensation
robust benefits package
commitment to work-life balance
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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