Deputy Attorney General - Advisory

About the role

The Advisory Division contributes to the functions and responsibilities of the Office of the Indiana Attorney General by providing legal counsel and guidance to state government agencies as well as quasi-governmental bodies.

Role Responsibilities

• Research and draft formal opinions as well as legal memoranda to state government agencies, statewide elected officials, county prosecutors and quasi-governmental bodies.
• Aid numerous state boards, commissions, and agencies in researching legal matters, conducting adjudicatory hearings in conformance with the Administrative Orders and Procedures Act, and conducting meetings in conformance with the Open Door Law.
• Review and approve state contracts, grants, leases, and memoranda of understanding for form and legality as well as assist agencies in drafting such documents.
• Support and guide the management of state contracts.
• Review and approve administrative rules for form and legality as well as assist agencies in drafting such rules.
• Review and prepare responses to public records requests submitted to the Office of the Attorney General pursuant to the Access to Public Records Act.
• Serve as an administrative law judge upon request of a state government agency.
• Provide legal counsel and associated services to state government agencies and quasi-governmental bodies as assigned by Chief Counsel.
• Provide support and guidance to executive staff concerning legislative matters.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana.
• Must have strong research and writing skills, be capable of consistently meeting deadlines, and be able to analyze complex questions of law.
• Must be able to competently manage agency relationships and communications and to effectively communicate with supervisors and colleagues.

Knowledge of, and experience with, the Access to Public Records Act and/or the Administrative Orders and Procedures Act is helpful but not required.

Pay

• Deputy Attorney General I (0-2 years of practice): $76,597 - $82,000
• Deputy Attorney General II (2-5 years of practice): $82,000 - $87,000
• Deputy Attorney General III (5-8 years of practice): $87,000 - $94,000
• Deputy Attorney General IV (8+ years of practice): $94,000 - $104,000+

Benefits

• Four (4) medical plan options (including RX coverage) and vision/dental coverages
• Wellness program - earn back dollars in the form of gift cards
• Health savings account (includes bi-weekly state contribution)
• Deferred compensation account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Paid vacation, personal and sick time off
• Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs.
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• New Parent Leave
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free 24/7 permit parking at an Indiana Government Center surface lot or parking garage

More information on State of Indiana Benefits can be found at https://www.in.gov/spd/benefits/.