Deputy Attorney General - Criminal Appeals

Office of the Indiana Attorney General • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Appeals Division of the Indiana Attorney General’s Office represents the State, its agencies, officers, employees, and interests in state and federal appellate courts in civil and criminal cases, as well as in federal district court habeas corpus proceedings. Deputy Attorneys General in the Criminal Appeals Section primarily represent the State of Indiana in criminal appeals before the Indiana Court of Appeals and Indiana Supreme Court.

The Deputy Attorney General manages a substantial caseload and represents the State’s interests under office guidelines and supervision. The role is responsible for all aspects of assigned appeals, from confirming deadlines and scheduling through stakeholder communication, motion practice, briefing, oral argument, and post-decision review and proceedings. Representation must comply with applicable appellate rules, office practices and policies, professional conduct rules, laws, standards, and guidelines. The Deputy remains primarily responsible for assigned cases until an appearance is withdrawn or employment concludes. Other work consistent with the division and section may be assigned, including responding to prosecutor inquiries, assisting with other cases and proceedings, research projects, supervising law students, and occasional administrative assignments. Superior research and writing skills and persuasive written and oral appellate advocacy are expected.

Requirements

• Admission to the Indiana Bar.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to relate effectively to legal and non-legal professionals.
• Ability to multi-task and manage a large caseload.
• Ability to zealously advocate on behalf of the State.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Proficiency in computer skills.
• Ability to competently manage relationships and communicate effectively with clients, supervisors, and colleagues.
• Superior research skills, including use of Westlaw.
• Strong writing skills and persuasive written and oral appellate advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State of Indiana in criminal appeals before the Indiana Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
• Handle appeals from state trial courts in criminal matters and federal habeas corpus litigation in federal courts.
• Manage a substantial caseload and represent the State’s interests within office guidelines and supervision.
• Manage all aspects of assigned appeals, including confirming deadlines and scheduling, communicating with stakeholders, motion practice, briefing, oral argument, and post-decision review and proceedings.
• Ensure representation conforms to appellate procedure rules, division style and format practices, office policies, professional conduct rules, and applicable laws, standards, and guidelines.
• Remain primarily responsible for assigned cases until an appearance is withdrawn or employment concludes.
• Perform other duties consistent with the division and section, which may include responding to prosecutor inquiries, assisting with other cases and proceedings, conducting research projects, supervising law students, and occasional administrative assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed