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About the Office of the Inspector General (OIG):
The Indiana Inspector General is responsible for investigating and addressing fraud, waste, abuse, and wrongdoing in any agency within the executive branch of Indiana state government. This includes any authority, board, branch, commission, committee, department, division or other instrumentality of the executive branch of Indiana state government. The Inspector General does not have jurisdiction over the judicial or legislative branches of state government or over local or county government.

The State Ethics Commission has jurisdiction over: (1) a current or former state officer; (2) a current or former employee of a state agency; (3) a person who has a business relationship with a state agency; or (4) a current or former special state appointee. The State Ethics Commission has ultimate authority to interpret the Indiana Code of Ethics.

Role Overview:
The Staff Attorney reports to the Chief Counsel for Enforcement. You support activities related to the legal, advisory, and investigative functions for the OIG. Primary duties may include conducting legal research, advising investigators on the applicability of the Code of Ethics and criminal code, representing the OIG in hearings before the State Ethics Commission (SEC), drafting reports, and drafting advisory opinions.

This role requires that you maintain discretion with handling sensitive and confidential information.

Preferred areas of experience include:

• Ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Conducting thorough internal investigations related to compliance and ethics violations
• Drafting investigation reports and recommending corrective actions
• Developing and delivering training programs on compliance and ethics

Salary:

The minimum salary for this position starts at $67,314.00 with 1-5 years, or $85,020.00 with 5+ years, of experience while admitted to a state bar but may be greater commensurate with education or work experience.

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Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

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

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) 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 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 time off
  • 12 paid holidays, 14 in election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.