Description:

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, 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 Department of Natural Resources (DNR):
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources protects, enhances, preserves, and wisely uses natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education.

Role Overview:
DNR Legal provides legal support to all Divisions within the Department of Natural Resources, including but not limited to Water, Reclamation, Fish & Wildlife, State Parks, and Law Enforcement. The Divisions are divided into the Regulatory Bureau, Landholding Bureau, and Law Enforcement. DNR Legal consists of General Counsel, three Assistant General Counsels, and senior attorneys. We are currently seeking a staff attorney supervised by the Assistant General Counsel for the Regulatory Bureau in representing the agency in litigation and enforcement matters. In addition, the staff attorney may assist the Assistant General Counsels for the Landholding Bureau and Rulemaking as needed.

Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $85,020 but may be commensurate with experience. Candidates who have been admitted to the Bar for less than 5 years will be hired as an Attorney Associate which traditionally starts at a salary of $67,314 but may be commensurate with experience.

A day in the life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Litigates administrative matters and hearings while maintaining appropriate decorum, present evidence, and/or make reasoned arguments supported by evidence;
Utilize litigation skills and experience relating to agency operations;
Organizes and manages caseload in the preparation of hearings and/or litigation;
Independently draft and review pleadings, motions, and discovery;
Review and edit appeals or briefs, or perform legal writing assignments;
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;
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.
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:

The ideal candidate for this position has 1-5 years experience in litigation.
Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills.
Exceptional organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office products and Adobe.
Experience with Thomson Reuters and Westlaw Edge.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to travel and occasionally work outside normal business hours.
Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.