Attorney Senior Date Posted: Feb 13, 2025 Requisition ID: 456812 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204 Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, 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. About the Indiana State Board of Accounts (SBOA): The Indiana State Board of Accounts provides the citizens of the State of Indiana with complete confidence in the integrity and financial accountability of state and local government. We also provide the legislature and other interested parties with accurate and reliable information. For more than 100 years, we have been holding government officials accountable to their constituents for financial reporting by following the Indiana Code when making any types of decisions that relate to taxpayer dollars. Role Overview : The Attorney Senior Attorney supports the Special Investigations Unit which investigates allegations of public corruption by elected officials and other public servants. Allegations often concern suspected fraudulent conduct, misappropriation, and losses of public funds. We review accounts, records, files, and reports when determining compliance with state and federal law. We also assist with training and answering questions when publicly funded entities request guidance and support. You will engage with various government, law enforcement, and accountability agencies and organizations during investigations. You will assist with drafting, reviewing, and submitting publicly issued reports as outlined by state statutes. You will also assist, and serve as a liaison to, state and federal prosecutors and civil litigation attorneys with the Office of the Indiana Attorney General. The ideal candidate will have: + Excellent legal research and writing skills. + Experience working with county and local governments, public financing, and applicable laws governing the management and accounting of public funds. + Experience conducting and assisting with confidential investigations. + Experience in both civil litigation and criminal prosecutions. Salary Statement: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $85,020 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are: + May train, manage, delegate to, and/or provide support for any legal support staff. + Advise and provide legal support to agency staff on programs and legal areas. + May oversee, draft, review, or provide legal advice regarding contracts. + Research, interpret, and provide legal advice about laws, rules, policies, and legal opinions of agency operations. + May draft and review legislation and administrative rules. + Utilize legal resources, dockets, legal files, and official records relating to legal procedures. + Create, prepare, and distribute documents for hearings, including orders and decisions. + Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development. + Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures. + May handle administrative matters and hearings while maintaining appropriate decorum, hearing evidence, ruling on the admissibility of evidence, and/or making reasoned decisions supported by evidence. + May be required to utilize litigation skills and experience for agency operations. + Organize and manage caseload in preparing for hearings and/or litigation. + May review pleadings, motions, and discovery. + May draft appeals and briefs or perform legal writing assignments. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities,s and activities may change or be assigned at any time. This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary. What You'll Need for Success: Credentials: + A Doctorate of Jurisprudence with 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney. + Indiana Bar Admission license in good standing. Additional requirements: + Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply relevant statutes, case law, and rules. + Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. + Ability to successfully utilize a case management system to manage a docket, case information, party information, and serve orders. + Strong legal research, writing, and litigation skills. + Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group. This role provides direct supervision for two or more attorneys. Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which 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 + Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities + Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k 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 + 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 + 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. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov. The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application. Current Employee? 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