Staff Attorney - Investigator/Litigator

State of Indiana • Indianapolis, IN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Judicial and Attorney Regulation (OJAR) has an immediate opening for an Investigation and Litigation Senior Staff Attorney. OJAR represents three agencies of the Indiana Supreme Court: 1) the Judicial Qualifications Commission, 2) the Judicial Nomination Commission, and 3) the Disciplinary Commission. The successful candidate for this position will investigate allegations of attorney and judicial misconduct, report to the Judicial Qualifications and Disciplinary Commissions, and litigate matters to resolution. The position requires a highly motivated and experienced trial lawyer with a minimum of ten years of civil or criminal litigation experience, which includes experience handling disputed evidentiary matters before a jury, a court, or an administrative body. A juris doctorate and an active Indiana law license are required. The position requires extensive writing, attention to detail, keen analysis, and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will also handle additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A juris doctorate and an active Indiana law license is required.
• The applicant also must be a member in good standing with the Indiana Bar.
• Integrity
• Exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials
• Maintain personal and business affairs in a manner that ensures public confidence in the integrity, competence, impartiality, and independence of the judiciary as well as avoid situations that could lead to a conflict, or the appearance of a conflict
• Decision-Making
• Critical thinking using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
• Be willing to take direction from supervisors and make decisions for the greater good of the agency
• Engage in collaborative decision-making with team members and supervisors that is consistent with the vision of the agency
• Professionalism
• Interact with all people in a respectful manner, maintain business-like appearance, and promote harmony in the workplace
• Interact with executive branch agencies, federal agencies, and judicial officers in a manner that promotes confidence and respect in the Office of Judicial Administration
• Communication
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with team members, supervisors, and staff in other divisions of the Office of Judicial Administration
• Communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• Organization
• Effectively manage time to ensure tasks and projects are properly prioritized and completed in a timely manner.
• Attention to Detail
• Research, coordinate, and track work in a proficient manner to ensure accuracy
• Problem Solving
• Identify problems and review related information to develop and implement solutions
• Use deductive reasoning skills to meet several complimentary goals
• Information Gathering
• Analyze information from multiple databases to complete clear and concise reports
• Technology and Tool Usage
• Learn and adapt to new technologies within the Microsoft Suite as well as Supreme Court systems

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of ten years of civil or criminal litigation experience, which includes experience handling disputed evidentiary matters before a jury, a court, or an administrative body.

Responsibilities

• Investigate allegations of professional misconduct
• Collaborate and strategize with investigative and litigation staff on matters docketed for additional investigation
• Draft legal memoranda, conduct legal research with online research tools, and navigate internal databases
• Report to the appropriate Commissions
• Participate in discovery, prehearing practice, depositions, and litigation of filed disciplinary matters
• Represent the Commissions in evidentiary hearings before a Hearing Officer or panel of Masters appointed by the Supreme Court
• Report to and receive direction from the Executive Director and Deputy Director of Litigation
• Prepare continuing legal education ethics trainings as assigned
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness program (offers a premium discount for the medical plan and gift cards)
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k 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; 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
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access
• Hybrid Option for eligible employees/positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior