Deputy Attorney General - Administrative and Regulatory Enforcement Litigation

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For more than 165 years, the Office of the Indiana Attorney General (OAG) has been committed to serving the best interests of the State and all Hoosiers. OAG employees have earned an outstanding reputation for meeting the highest professional standards, providing great service, and demonstrating courageous leadership and commitment to excellence to the people of Indiana. If you share our determination to make Indiana a better place to live and work, we invite you to join over 400 of the very best employees and seek a career with the Office of the Indiana Attorney General.

Description

The Litigation Division of the Office of the Attorney General serves as the State’s law firm— advocating for and defending the State’s interests. The respected and experienced trial attorneys in the Division zealously and diligently provide legal representation in a wide range of matters. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain unique and exciting experiences promoting the public interest, making a positive difference in the lives of Hoosiers, and litigating cases most attorneys only read about.

The attorneys in the Administrative and Regulatory Enforcement Litigation Section of the Litigation Division provide legal representation in varied, complex, and high-profile cases in state and federal courts.

Attorneys in the section handle a variety of cases, including:

• Constitutional challenges to state laws and regulations.
• Election law.
• Enforcement actions for state agencies.
• Environmental law.
• Judicial review of actions by state agencies.
• Quitam
• Tax law.
• Temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions.
• Whistleblower complaints.

Examples of Duties

• Handle all phases of litigation, including research, pleadings, motions, briefs, consultation with clients, investigation of facts, appearance for all hearings and conferences, negotiation of settlement and trials.
• Advise clients and other state officials and employees regarding issues that arise in litigation.
• Communicate and maintain a professional relationship with clients, opposing parties, third parties, management and co-workers regarding litigation questions, concerns, and issues that arise during litigation.
• Supervise work of assigned paralegals on pleadings, discovery, and other tasks.
• Various levels of participation in appeals, depending on involvement of Appeals Division and Solicitor General.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Section Chief.
• The position may require some travel.

Typical Skills and Qualifications

Licensed to practice law in the state of Indiana and admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.
0-2 Years of civil litigation experience
Legal research and writing skills, with emphasis on clear, persuasive legal writing.
Ability to manage high-profile and complex caseload.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of federal and state practice rules and rules of alternative dispute resolution.
Familiarity with relevant causes of action, Section 1983 litigation and federal and state statutes and regulations, Administrative Orders and Procedures Act, federal and state constitutional law.

The Office of the Indiana Attorney General is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $82,151.00 - $102,911.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Indianapolis, IN 46204