Closing Date: 12th December, 2025

Description:

The Court of Appeals of Indiana is accepting applications for a Staff Attorney for Court Administration. The Staff Attorney position is full-time with a start date of January 2026. Incumbent reports directly to the Chief Staff Attorney and works closely with other administrative staff and judges.

Duties include:

Review motions and draft orders as assigned.
Review and prepare recommendations for the motions panel and attend motions panel meetings.
Review emergency motions, assemble panels to review emergency motions, and draft orders accordingly.
Work with judges' chambers to draft orders for their cases as needed.
Answer telephone inquiries and review and answer letters from trial court staff, pro se litigants, and the general public regarding appellate rules and procedure.
Work on other Court projects as assigned.

Applicants must be admitted to practice law in Indiana and have experience as a law clerk, practicing appellate attorney, or equivalent experience. Familiarity with the Indiana Rules of Appellate Procedure is required.

Additional job requirements include:

Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to work with others in a collegial and professional manner.
Communicate tactfully with the public.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects.
Willingness and ability to accept direction and constructive review of work.
Capability to meet deadlines and maintain reliable communication regardless of work location.
Must be physically present in the office as required.

The current starting salary for staff attorneys on the Court of Appeals is $107,969.15, and State of Indiana benefits apply.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and at least two letters of recommendation by December 12, 2025.