Legal Analyst

Location: Indianapolis, IN, 46204

Salary: Starts at $53,222, may be higher based on education and/or experience.

Application deadline: August 31, 2026

About the role

This position serves as a Legal Analyst with the Office of Judicial and Attorney Regulation, representing three agencies of the Indiana Supreme Court: the Judicial Qualifications Commission, the Judicial Nominating Commission, and the Attorney Disciplinary Commission.

• The Judicial Qualifications Commission investigates and prosecutes claims of misconduct against Indiana judicial officers.
• The Judicial Nominating Commission reviews applications for the Indiana Court of Appeals and the Indiana Tax Court and interviews applicants for these positions.
• The Attorney Disciplinary Commission investigates and prosecutes claims of misconduct against lawyers licensed to practice law in Indiana.

The Legal Analyst supports the work of Staff Attorneys, Deputy Directors, and the Executive Director for the Office of Judicial and Attorney Regulation.

Responsibilities

Performs paralegal and administrative support activities for Staff Attorneys, Deputy Directors, and the Executive Director, including:

• Creating and maintaining spreadsheets
• Preparing subpoenas, notices, and petitions
• Drafting correspondence
• Preparing for cases

Attorney Disciplinary Commission duties

• Compile and organize exhibit binders for hearings and/or meetings
• Prepare Reciprocal Foreign Discipline Petitions
• Prepare Notice of Guilty Findings and Request for Suspension for filing
• Draft subpoenas and track to verify requested information has been received by deadline
• Track progress of all cases in Excel
• Review trust account overdraft responses, close or request additional information
• Assist with trust account audits; recreate banking data in a spreadsheet and run reports
• Maintain and update approved trust account bank depository list
• Assist banks with the application process for addition to the approved depository list
• Research and audit history of notifications regarding annual registration
• Prepare letters regarding attorney approval/denial of annual registration late fee waiver

Administration of Non-Cooperation Cases

• Prepare filings and track mandatory responses by respondents for Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission notices and requests
• Prepare subsequent demand for response for respondents not meeting deadline requests
• Prepare filing petition for show cause after Commission approval of non-cooperation
• Verify if response was received, draft corresponding filing with the court
• Track progress of non-cooperation cases and file subsequent pleadings as needed
• Run a monthly report of non-cooperation for subpoenas and grievances

Judicial Qualifications/Nominating Commissions duties

• Manage the case management system for new complaints filed against judicial officers
• Update the case management system with responses and any information received in an investigation
• Prepare appropriate letters as directed
• Aid with preparation of agendas for regular meetings of Judicial Qualifications/Nominating Commissions
• Aid with preparation of agendas for interviews of the Judicial Nominating Commission
• Answer telephone and email messages from complainants and judicial officers
• Direct messages to the appropriate Staff Attorney, Deputy Director, and/or Executive Director
• Arrange catering for meetings and interviews
• Receive applications from applicants for Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, or Tax Court
• Organize applications from applicants
• Receive and manage applications for Senior judges
• Manage voicemail system specific to complaint form requests

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.
• Customer Service: Act as a liaison when interacting with management, staff, internal and external stakeholders to provide program-specific information, answer questions, and address issues and concerns. Successfully diffuse elevated conversations with an intent for resolution.
• Communication: Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times. 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. Prepare and maintain complex and confidential records in an automated system to work on numerous tasks.
• 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.
• Technology and Tool Usage: Learn and adapt to new technologies within the Microsoft Suite as well as Supreme Court systems.

Benefits

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

• 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:
  • 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