INEEXP - Staff Attorney

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 Interim 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.

About the Role

Are you a versatile attorney with a passion for legal research, policy development, and public service? The Indiana Office of Court Services (IOCS) is seeking a Legal Support Attorney to join the 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.

Why Join IOCS?

• Impactful Work: Help shape legal policy, uphold the rule of law, and support the judiciary across Indiana.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a dedicated team of professionals who value innovation and service.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to lead, mentor, and contribute to statewide legal initiatives.
• Work-Life Balance: Full-time role with meaningful work and a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond 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 family, probate, administrative, and criminal law.
• Monitor and analyze case law and legislation that may impact Indiana’s courts.
• Collaborate with a team of staff attorneys.
• Support Judicial Conference and Supreme Court committees, the Civil Benchbook, Commercial Courts, and other committees by coordinating meetings, preparing materials, and assisting with policy development.
• Contribute to the revision of Benchbooks, drafting legal content, and ensuring timely updates.
• Collaborate with IOCS education attorneys to develop and review judicial education materials and presentations.

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, and avoid situations that could lead to conflict or the appearance of conflict.
• Professionalism: Interact with all persons in a respectful manner, maintain a 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: Manage assignments to ensure all tasks are completed within deadlines. Effectively manage time and prioritize 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 complementary goals.
• Critical Thinking: Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Decision-Making: Understand 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.
• Information Gathering: Analyze data from multiple databases to complete clear and concise reports, as well as complete them with recommendations.
• Technology and Tool Usage: Learn and adapt to new technologies within the Microsoft Suite as well as Supreme Court systems.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $85,000.

Benefits

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, which includes:

• Three 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 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.