Senior Attorney

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, 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. About the Indiana Department of Transportation: The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you. Role Overview: This position will be responsible for providing legal advice, preparing contracts and legal documents concerning real estate, utilities, local agencies, environmental, administrative law, legislation, and general legal advice matters. The candidate needs a minimum of 5 years' experience. Experience with construction contracts, bonds, and real estate is preferable, but not required. This role will primarily involve transactional and regulatory work. Location: This position is with INDOT’s Central Office in Indianapolis. The salary for this position traditionally starts at$85,020.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. A Day in the Life The essential functions of this role are as follows: May train, manage, delegate to, and/or provide support for any legal support staff; Advises and provides legal support to agency staff on various program and legal areas; May oversee, draft, review, or provide legal advice relating to contracts; Researches, interprets, and provides legal advice in relation to laws, rules, policies, and legal opinions pertaining to agency operations; May draft and review legislation and administrative rules; 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; Recruits, selects, onboards, and trains employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development; Sets 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, hear evidence, rule on the admissibility of evidence, and/or make reasoned decisions supported by evidence; May be required to utilize litigation skills and experience relating to agency operations; Organizes and manages caseload in the preparation of hearings and/or litigation; May review pleadings, motions, and discovery; May draft appeals or 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 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 You'll Need for Success Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following: A Doctorate of Jurisprudence with 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney; Indiana Bar Admission license in good standing; 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. Individuals should have the ability 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 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 to401(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 Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Free Parkingfor most positions Free LinkedIn Learningaccess 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 View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr