Staff Attorney

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Judicial Administration is responsible for the efficient administration of all agencies that operate under the direction of the Chief Justice and the Supreme Court. That includes 200 personnel; fiscal management; communication; technology; legal services; intergovernmental relations; services for the trial courts; and support for court boards, commissions, and committees. The Office is headed by Chief Administrative Officer Aaron Hood, who reports directly to the Chief Justice of Indiana and serves as the link between the Chief Justice and the agencies of the Court. The Indiana Office of Court Services (IOCS) is seeking a Legal Support Attorney to join our Legal Support and Statistics Division. This is a unique opportunity to apply your legal expertise across a broad range of topics while supporting Indiana’s judges, courts, and judicial committees.

Requirements

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 conflict, or the appearance of conflict.
Professionalism: Interact with all persons 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: Communicating effectively and respectfully with team members, supervisors, and staff in other divisions of the Office of Judicial Administration. Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Organization: Manage assignments to ensure all tasks are completed within deadlines. Effectively manage time and prioritization of tasks and projects.
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.
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Decision-Making: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Considering 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. Engaging in collaborative decision-making with team members and supervisors that is consistent with the vision of the agency.
Information Gathering: Analyze data from multiple databases to complete clear and concise reports as well as complete with recommendations.
Technology and Tool Usage: Learn and adapt to new technologies within the Microsoft Suite as well as Supreme Court systems.

Responsibilities

Responding to complex legal research requests from judicial officers and court administrators primarily related to civil law, but across a wide range of legal topics, including but not limited to family, probate, administrative, and criminal law.
Monitoring and analyzing case law and legislation that may impact Indiana’s courts.
Collaborating with a team of staff attorneys.
Supporting Judicial Conference and Supreme Court committees, Civil Benchbook, Commercial Courts, and other committees as assigned by coordinating meetings, preparing materials, and assisting with policy development.
Contributing to the revision of Benchbooks, drafting legal content, and ensuring timely updates.
Collaborating with IOCS education attorneys to develop and review judicial education materials and presentations.

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 7.5 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