Attorney Senior

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

4d•$85,020 - $100,000

About The Position

The Department of Local Government Finance ensures that property tax assessment and local government budgeting are carried out in accordance with Indiana law. The department publishes property tax assessment rules and annually reviews and approves the tax rates and levies of political subdivisions throughout Indiana. The Attorney researches and interprets Indiana property tax and local government finance law, provides legal advice to department staff and local officials, and drafts or reviews rules, guidance, memoranda, legal opinions, legislation, and legal analyses. The position also prepares and reviews department determinations and orders involving local budgets, tax rates, levies, debt issuance, and referenda; supports litigation and administrative appeals; and advises on public records, open door law, contracts, and procurement. The role manages legal matters and hearing or litigation caseloads, prepares documents related to hearings, and may train, manage, delegate to, or support legal staff. It may serve as a team lead and directly supervise two or more attorneys. This is an exempt position; additional work hours may be required to complete essential or assigned work, with no additional overtime compensation. Employees must report at least 75 hours per pay period of work and/or paid leave to receive their base biweekly salary.

Requirements

Doctorate of Jurisprudence.
Admission to the Indiana bar in good standing, or eligibility for admission within six months of hire.
Ability to research, interpret, and apply statutes, administrative rules, and case law to questions of first impression.
Strong legal research and writing skills.
Ability to explain complex statutory requirements clearly, orally and in writing, to audiences that include non-attorneys.
Ability to manage multiple matters against fixed statutory deadlines.
Ability to use a case management system to manage a docket, case information, and party information, and to serve orders.

Nice To Haves

Experience in state or local government, taxation, public finance, administrative law, or legislative drafting.
Judicial clerkship experience, particularly with the Indiana Tax Court.
Litigation or administrative hearing experience.
Experience advising public bodies or elected officials.

Responsibilities

Research, interpret, and provide legal advice on Indiana property tax and local government finance law to department staff and local officials.
Draft and review administrative rules, department guidance, memoranda, and legal opinions interpreting statutes administered by the department.
Draft and review proposed legislation and prepare legal analyses supporting the department’s legislative agenda.
Review and prepare department determinations, orders, and findings concerning local budgets, tax rates, levies, debt issuance, and referenda.
Support litigation and administrative appeals before the Indiana Tax Court and Indiana Board of Tax Review, including reviewing pleadings, motions, and discovery and preparing briefs and legal memoranda.
Advise on public records requests, open door law, contracts, and procurement matters.
Use legal resources, dockets, legal files, and official records related to legal procedures.
Create, prepare, and distribute documents related to hearings, including orders and decisions.
Organize and manage a caseload in preparation for hearings and/or litigation.
May train, manage, delegate to, and/or provide support for legal support staff.
May use litigation skills and experience related to agency operations.
May serve as a team lead and directly supervise two or more attorneys.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, as well as vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
Health savings account with a biweekly state contribution.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies including 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.
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.