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NEOGOV · 6 months ago

Deputy Attorney General - Asset Recovery and Bankruptcy

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$82K/yr - $103K/yr

NEOGOV is a part of the Office of the Indiana Attorney General, which has been serving the State and its citizens for over 165 years. The Deputy Attorney General will represent the Indiana Department of Transportation in civil litigation to recover damages to state property, handling all phases of state court litigation.

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Responsibilities

Represent state agencies through all phases of litigation

Enforcement of administrative orders and warrants for state agencies

Recovery of debts owed to state agencies

Review civil referrals, prepare pleadings, file and appear in both Northern and Southern District Bankruptcy Courts and all the state courts in Indiana

Handle all phases of litigation, including research and preparation of pleadings, motions and briefs; consultation with clients; investigation of facts; appearance in court for all hearings and conferences; negotiation of settlements; and trials

Advise clients and other State officials and employees regarding issues that arise in litigation and bankruptcy

Supervise work of assigned paralegal on discovery and other tasks

Various levels of participation in appeals, depending on involvement of Appeals Division

Perform other tasks as assigned by Section Chief

The position may require some travel

Qualification

Licensed to practice lawCivil litigation experienceLegal researchPractice rulesOral advocacy skillsNegotiation skillsWork with clientsSense of ethicsManage caseload

Required

Licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana, and the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana

Qualified to file via ECF with the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana

Civil litigation experience in federal and state court preferred

Knowledge of federal and state practice rules and rules of alternative dispute resolution

Familiarity with relevant causes of action; federal and state statutes and regulations; Administrative Orders and Procedures Act; federal and state constitutional law

Legal research and writing skills, with emphasis on clear, persuasive legal writing

Capable oral advocacy in litigation settings

Ability to work with other attorneys and support staff

Ability to zealously negotiate settlements or mediated resolution of cases

Ability to work well with clients and witnesses; maintain an objective of service to assigned state agencies; respond promptly to client/agency's needs; solicit client/agency's feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance; meet commitments

Strong sense of ethics; awareness of potential conflicts of interest that arise in public sector; adherence in all respects to Rules of Professional Conduct and State ethics rules

Sensitivity to concerns about individual liability and indemnification; awareness of public relations and implications of high-profile cases

Ability to manage high-profile and complex caseload

Ability to manage high volume caseload