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Office of the Indiana Attorney General – Supervising Deputy Attorney General – Civil Appeals

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$103K/yr - $134K/yr

The Office of the Indiana Attorney General represents the State in civil and criminal cases before appellate courts. The Supervising Deputy Attorney General in the Civil Appeals Section is responsible for overseeing appeals and managing a substantial caseload, ensuring compliance with legal standards and providing supervision to other attorneys.

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Responsibilities

The Civil Appeals Section represents the interests of the State of Indiana, state agencies and state officials in appeals of civil decisions entered by state and federal trial judges and in the direct appeals to the Court of Appeals of Indiana from final determinations of certain administrative agencies

These appeals involve a wide range of legal subject matters arising from activities of Indiana state government, including but not limited to: constitutional challenges to state statutes and agency policies and rules, judicial review of agency orders, child welfare, torts, civil rights, employment, labor law, environmental and natural resources law, eminent domain, contract, child support, forfeiture, and habeas corpus matters involving prison discipline

A Deputy Attorney General (DAG) assigned to the Section carries a substantial caseload and is responsible for representing the State’s interests within the guidelines and supervision of the office

The Deputy is responsible for all aspects of the appeal: confirming deadlines and scheduling, communicating with stakeholders, motion practice, briefing, oral argument, and post-decision review and proceedings

All representation must conform with the Rules of Appellate Procedure, division style and format practice, office policies, professional conduct rules and expectations, and all other applicable laws, standards and guidelines

The Deputy is primarily responsible for the cases assigned, until an appearance is withdrawn or employment has concluded

Additionally, a Supervising Deputy assists the Section Chief in reviewing briefs, formulating appellate litigation strategy, and coordinating with the litigation division and other areas of the office as assigned

Other duties consistent with the division and section may be assigned

These may include assisting in other cases and proceedings, research projects, supervision of law students, and the occasional administrative assignment

Qualification

Admitted to Indiana BarSupervising attorneysResearch skillsWriting skillsMulti-taskingClient relationship managementComputer skillsOral communication

Required

Admitted to the Indiana Bar

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to relate effectively to both legal and non-legal professionals

Ability to multi-task and manage a large caseload

Ability to zealously advocate on behalf of the State

Ability to work well with others

Proficient in computer skills

Ability to competently manage relationships and effectively communicate with clients, supervisors, and colleagues

Experience supervising attorneys

Company

Christian Legal Society

Christian Legal Society supports Christian legal professionals and offers legal aid, resources, and networking opportunities.

Founded in 1961

Springfield, Virginia, USA

11-50 employees

https://christianlegalsociety.org

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Leadership Team

Elmer Johnson

Co-Founder

Gerrit Groen

Co-Founder

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