Description
Litigation attorney to provide legal representation on behalf of the State of Indiana and its agencies, officials and employees before state and federal courts. Reports to Section Chief of Asset Recovery and Bankruptcy Litigation Section.
Primary subject matter of cases:
- This Section handles cases ranging from fraud, public corruption, contract disputes, estate work, tax, bankruptcy, enforcement of administrative orders, to damage to state property and collections of debts owed to state agencies.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Represent state agencies through all phases of litigation.
- Review civil referrals, prepare pleadings, file and appear in both in state and federal courts.
- Handle all phases of litigation, including research and preparation of pleadings, motions and briefs; consultation with agencies; investigation of facts; appearance in court for all hearings and conferences; negotiation of settlements; and trials.
- Advise agencies and other State officials and employees regarding litigation issues that arise.
- Supervise work of assigned paralegal on discovery and other tasks.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by Section Chief.
- The position may require some travel.
- Experience with Plaintiff’s work or prosecution of criminal matters encouraged but not required.
- Supervisory/Management opportunity available for the right candidate with applicable management experience.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana.
- Civil litigation experience in federal and/or state court preferred but not required.
- Legal research and writing skills, with emphasis on clear, persuasive legal writing.
- Capable oral advocacy in litigation settings. Ability to work with other attorneys and support staff.
- Ability to zealously negotiate settlements or mediated resolution of cases.
- Ability to work well with others, maintain an objective of the best interests of the state, respond promptly to requests for service and assistance, solicit feedback to improve service, and meet commitments.
- Strong sense of ethics; awareness of potential conflicts of interest that arise in public sector; adherence in all respects to Rules of Professional Conduct and State ethics rules.
- Sensitivity to concerns about individual liability and indemnification; awareness of public relations and implications of high-profile cases.
- Ability to manage high-profile and complex caseload.
Supplemental Information
Salary Range Based on Years of Experience
- Deputy Attorney General I (0-2 years of practice): $82,000 – $87,000
- Deputy Attorney General II (2-5 years of practice): $87,000 – $95,000
- Deputy Attorney General III (5-8 years of practice): $95,000 – $103,000
- Deputy Attorney General IV (8+ years of practice): $103,000 – $113,000+
