Associate General Counsel
Associate General Counsel Date Posted: Dec 11, 2024 Requisition ID: 453570 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46259 Work for IndianaBegin 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 Professional Licensing Agency:The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency is seeking an individual to help protect the health and safety of the citizens of Indiana by providing quality, efficient service to all professional licensees, applicants, and the public. The fundamental purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to the board director, the licensing board/commissions, and to directly supervise the customer service representatives’ projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day. Role Overview: The Associate General Counsel for IPLA will advise and provide legal support to agency staff on various programs and legal areas. You will research, interpret, and provide legal advice in relation to laws, rules, and legal opinions pertaining to agency operations. Salary Statement : The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314 with 1-5 years of experience, or $85,020 with 5+ years of experience but may be greater commensurate with education and work experience. A Day in the Life:
May oversee, draft, review, or provide legal advice relating to contracts
May draft and review legislation and administrative rules
Utilizes legal resources, dockets, legal files, and official records of relating to legal procedures
Creates, prepares, and distributes documents related to hearings, including orders and decisions
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.
What You'll Need for Success:
The ideal candidate in this role should have:
Indiana Bar Admission license in good standing (Required)
Doctorate of Jurisprudence with 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply relevant statutes, case law, and rules
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Ability and experience working productively with limited supervision in a collaborative setting
Knowledge of and experience with State of Indiana contracts and procurement processes
Experience negotiating contract terms and language
Knowledge of and experience with State of Indiana rulemaking procedures
Ability to research statutes and case law to advise the agency
Ability to analyze proposed legislation to advise the agency
Ability to draft orders and analyze filings
Specialized knowledge of the licensure requirements, statutes, and rules for assigned boards and agency-wide policies
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
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.
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