Staff Attorney

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA) is seeking an experienced attorney to provide legal guidance and support across agency operations. The role advises agency leadership and board staff on legal, regulatory, and operational matters related to licensing regulations, and assists with the review and development of contracts, administrative rules, and agency policies. The position may also support administrative hearings, litigation-related activities, and legal writing assignments. Successful candidates will be organized, collaborative, and able to translate complex legal issues into practical guidance that supports the agency’s mission. The Indiana PLA licenses and regulates 40 professions established by the Indiana General Assembly. Its mission is to provide Hoosiers access to a robust, safe, and reliable professional workforce through fair and efficient licensure. The salary traditionally starts at $85,020.00 and may be commensurate with education or work experience. The position is exempt from overtime compensation; additional work hours may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report at least 75 hours per pay period of work and/or paid leave to receive base biweekly salary.

Requirements

Doctorate of Jurisprudence.
At least 5 years of legal experience as a practicing attorney.
Indiana Bar Admission license in good standing.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply relevant statutes, case law, and rules.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to use a case management system to manage a docket, case information, and party information, and to serve orders.
Strong legal research, writing, and litigation skills.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

May train, manage, delegate to, and/or support legal support staff.
Advise and provide legal support to agency staff on various program and legal areas.
May oversee, draft, review, or provide legal advice relating to contracts.
Research, interpret, and advise on laws, rules, policies, and legal opinions pertaining to agency operations.
May draft and review legislation and administrative rules.
Use legal resources, dockets, legal files, and official records relating to legal procedures.
Create, prepare, and distribute documents related to hearings, including orders and decisions.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees, ensuring responsibilities and expectations are understood and supporting professional development.
Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate employee performance; ensure work meets quality standards, deadlines, and procedures.
May handle administrative matters and hearings, maintain appropriate decorum, hear evidence, rule on admissibility, and/or make reasoned decisions supported by evidence.
May use litigation skills and experience relating to agency operations.
Organize and manage caseloads in preparation for hearings and/or litigation.
May review pleadings, motions, and discovery.
May draft appeals or briefs and perform other legal writing assignments.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completed 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.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.