Salary :
$67,000 - 85,020 yearly
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 Workforce Development (DWD):
Our mission is to develop a premier workforce that will allow Indiana employers to flourish and entice businesses from outside our state to relocate to Indiana. Everyone at DWD will be required to think outside-the-box; to determine metrics that will allow for measurement and improvement and efficiencies to be made along the way. Cutting edge technologies will be utilized to help assess Indiana’s employment future. If managed properly, Indiana’s workforce will be second to none and completely prepared for the next phase of the state and country’s economic growth.
Role Overview:
DWD’s Legal Division provides legal advice, representation, and services to all divisions of DWD, including the agency’s Unemployment Insurance and Workforce teams as well as multiple supporting divisions. This role includes a variety of duties, and duties are not specific to one area of focus. Work may include, but is not limited to, representing DWD in administrative litigation; performing research and analysis and providing recommendations on a wide range of legal issues; assisting with agency legislation and promulgation of rules; reviewing policy proposals and procedure changes; assisting with agency data sharing and data governance initiatives and projects; assisting with public records requests; and drafting and reviewing contracts, grants, and other agreements.
This position requires initiative and the ability and willingness to learn and apply new knowledge; strong legal research, writing, and communication skills; significant attention to detail; and the ability to solve problems collaboratively. This is an in-office position located at 10 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46204.
Salary:
This is a Senior Attorney-level position with a starting salary of $85,020.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience; however, an underfill at the Associate Attorney level will be considered for those candidates with less than 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney.
Those who have been admitted to the Bar for less than 5 years will be hired as an Attorney Associate, which traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with work experience.
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The essential functions of this role are as follows:
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.
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
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 [email protected].
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