Attorney Senior

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, youll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Department of Local Government Finance:

The Department of Local Government Finance is responsible for ensuring property tax assessment and local government budgeting are carried out in accordance with Indiana law. The Department is charged with publishing property tax assessment rules and annually reviewing and approving the tax rates and levies of every political subdivision in the state, including all counties, cities, towns, townships, school corporations, libraries, and other entities with tax levy authority.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts between $85,020.00 - $100,000 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Researches, interprets, and provides legal advice to Department staff and to local officials on Indiana property tax and local government finance law;

• Drafts and reviews administrative rules, Department guidance, memoranda, and legal opinions interpreting the statutes the Department administers;

• Drafts and reviews proposed legislation and prepares legal analysis supporting the Department's legislative agenda;

• Reviews and prepares Department determinations, orders, and findings relating to local budgets, tax rates, levies, debt issuance, and referenda;

• Supports litigation and administrative appeals before the Indiana Tax Court and the Indiana Board of Tax Review, including review of pleadings, motions, and discovery, and preparation of briefs and legal memoranda;

• Advises on public records requests, open door law, contracts, and procurement matters;

• Utilizes legal resources, dockets, legal files, and official records relating to legal procedures;

• Creates, prepares, and distributes documents related to hearings, including orders and decisions;

• Organizes and manages caseload in the preparation of hearings and/or litigation;

• May train, manage, delegate to, and/or provide support for legal support staff;

• May be required to utilize litigation skills and experience relating to agency operations.

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 and activities may change or be assigned at any time. This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which 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 Youll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• A Doctorate of Jurisprudence;
• Admission to the Indiana bar in good standing, or eligibility for admission within six months of hire;
• Demonstrated ability to research, interpret, and apply statutes, administrative rules, and case law to questions of first impression;
• Strong legal research and writing skills;
• Ability to explain complex statutory requirements clearly, both orally and in writing, to audiences that include non-attorneys;
• Ability to manage multiple matters against fixed statutory deadlines;
• Ability to successfully utilize a case management system to manage a docket, case information, party information, and serve orders.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in state or local government, taxation, public finance, administrative law, or legislative drafting;
• Judicial clerkship experience, particularly with the Indiana Tax Court;
• Litigation or administrative hearing experience;
• Experience advising public bodies or elected officials.

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 benefit 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

• 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 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. 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.