Chief Counsel of Advisory

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Description

The Chief Counsel provides direct support to all Deputy Attorneys General and other personnel assigned to the Advisory Division in the discharge of their various duties and responsibilities. This direct support includes supervising Advisory Division personnel, recommending assignments, providing input on personnel evaluations, and serving as a resource.

Examples of Duties

• Will serve as the direct supervisor of Advisory Division personnel in the daily discharge of the responsibilities of this office, to include:
  • Preparation of effective formal and informal communications to state agencies and other entities;
  • Crafting responses to public access requests;
  • Assigning personnel to various tasks, including counsel to boards or other governmental entities, service as administrative law judges, and designation as lead author on advisory opinion requests.
• Will possess experience, knowledge, and skill in reviewing, approving, or crafting contracts, grants, leases, regulations, memoranda of understanding, and other documents of a similar nature.
• Will possess experience, knowledge, and skill in administrative law, including the responsibilities and obligations of administrative adjudicators under the Administrative Orders and Procedures Act or similar state and federal laws affecting such proceedings.
• Will possess the experience, knowledge, and skill to speak publicly on matters affecting the Advisory Division and the Office of the Attorney General.
• Will possess the ability to communicate effectively with the public and with those entities and persons reliant upon the Office of the Attorney General for legal services.
• Will assist in the equitable evaluation of personnel, pursuant to office procedures.
• Will participate in any interviews of candidates for employment or internship.
• Will serve as a resource to personnel with respect to any function of the Advisory Division and its personnel.
• Will work cooperatively with all other divisions of the Office of the Attorney General to enhance the overall collegial atmosphere.
• Will discharge any additional responsibilities required by Chief Deputy.

Typical Skills and Qualifications

• Be licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana
• Possess exceptional skills in writing, research, and editing
• Possess exceptional communication skills
• Be able to analyze complex questions and law
• Have the ability to effectively supervise personnel
• Have the ability to competently manage agency relationships and communications
• Possess knowledge and skill in Indiana law, administrative law, contract management, public access requirements, “open door” applications, and board relations