Deputy Attorney General - Licensing Enforcement

⁠​‌‌​​​‌​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌‌​​​​‌​​‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌⁠The Deputy Attorney General serves as a legal advisor and litigator, providing legal guidance to state agencies and represent the state in court or high-level negotiations. The role combines strategic legal leadership with public service, ensuring that state laws are enforced fairly and effectively.

• Responsible for all phases of litigation, including all necessary investigation, preparation and filing of pleadings, motions, and briefs; consultations with agencies, witness interviews; appearances for all hearings and conferences before respective boards and courts; and settlement negotiation.
• Manages a large caseload and provides effective and efficient delivery of legal services.
• Prepares case files for all proceedings and timely documents all case activity in accordance with current accepted office policies.

• Supervise work of assigned law clerks, analysts and investigators as necessary.

• Maintains and improves legal skills by attending seminars, conferences, and timely reading of recent case law, statutes, and applicable journals.
• Maintains a professional and positive relationship with peers, co-workers, outside agencies, board directors and board members, and the public.
• Performs other duties and completes special projects as assigned.

• Admitted to the Indiana Bar.
• Two years litigation experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to relate effectively to both lawyers and non-lawyers.
• Effective oral advocacy skills both in administrative hearings and court.
• Legal research and writing skills, with emphasis on clear, persuasive legal analysis.
• Ability to manage a large caseload. Strong ability to multi-task.
• Ability to advocate on behalf of the state at all aspects of case.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Proven ability as a self-starter.
• Proficient in computer skills.

Salary Range Based on Years of Experience:

Deputy Attorney General I (0-2 years of practice): $76,597 - $82,000

Deputy Attorney General II (2-5 years of practice): $82,000 - $87,000

Deputy Attorney General III (5-8 years of practice): $87,000 - $94,000

Deputy Attorney General IV (8+ years of practice): $94,000 - $104,000+