Senior Attorney

Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. About the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board: The Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board is the governing body of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, located in Plainfield, Indiana. The Board is comprised of 17 members, who have been appointed by the governor. The board sets the requirements and criteria for the basic training of law enforcement officers throughout the State of Indiana, which became mandatory in 1972. Role Overview: The Attorney Senior with the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (“ILEA”) provides legal assistance in all aspects of ILEA’s operations and functions. The Attorney Senior drives efforts to achieve short-term and long-term goals, growth, innovation, and functionality. This is accomplished by assisting the General Counsel in all legal matters affecting ILEA, teaching legal topics, and co-managing special projects. Please note that the anticipated start date for this position will be Sep. 16th. Salary Statement: The salary range for this position is $85,020.00 - $140,344.00 but is commensurate based on education or work experience. Duties and Responsibilities: The Attorney Senior is a key strategic co-manager of the ILEA. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Management Responsibilities: Consults with General Counsel and Executive Director on student and employee discipline Consults with General Counsel and Executive Director on internal and external policies Consults with legislators on matters relevant to law enforcement officers and training Assists General Counsel and Executive Director in establishing and maintaining the business culture of ILEA Assists General Counsel and Executive Director in establishing and maintaining the public presence of ILEA Drafts legislation and administrative rules affecting ILEA Manages special projects necessary or helpful to the mission of ILEA and the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board Other matters/projects as assigned. Training Responsibilities: Assists in implementing effective instruction for police cadets in areas including criminal law, use of force, and criminal procedure Assists in implementing effective instruction for police officers in advanced legal topics, as well as legal and legislative updates Assists in implementing effective instruction for police chiefs in the executive training program Assists in implementing effective instruction for police officers in instructor development Assists in implementing effective instruction of legal considerations for firearms instructors, defensive tactics instructors, and emergency vehicle operations instructors Assists in implementing effective instruction for confinement officers on legal matters; and Other matters and projects as assigned. Legal Responsibilities: Assists General Counsel in providing legal counsel to Executive Director regarding legal, regulatory, or political matters, often in situations of intense political turmoil, with little background, and greatly accelerated time frame Assists General Counsel in providing legal guidance to business staff regarding personnel, MOUs, contract interpretation, statutory interpretation, and other business matters Assists General Counsel in providing legal guidance to instructional staff regarding law enforcement related training matters Assists General Counsel in providing legal guidance to the LETB Anticipates, identifies, and alerts Executive Director and LETB to law enforcement-related legal issues Researches, reviews, interprets, and prepares written and verbal opinions on a wide variety of legal subjects with short deadlines Assists General Counsel in representing ILEA and LETB in a variety of legal and administrative matters, including but not limited to decertification of police officers Research and drafts MOUs and other legal documents between ILEA/LETB and other State administrative agencies Researches and responds to demands for documents under the Access to Public Records Act Researches and responds to court subpoenas and discovery requests directed to ILEA or LETB Researches and responds to requests from law enforcement departments and agencies for legal opinions and guidance on legal issues related to law enforcement officers; and Other matters and projects as assigned. Job Requirements: The position of the Attorney Senior requires advanced and demonstrated skills and abilities. Essential Requirements: 1. Possess a Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association 2. Admission to the Indiana Bar 3. May not have been disbarred in any State or federal court 4. Ability to practice law in Indiana must always be unrestricted 5. Minimum two (2) years of experience in the active practice of criminal law 6. Knowledge of adult education principles and practices 7. Possess a valid Indiana driver’s license 8. Superior communication skills; and 9. Self-motivated and ability to work with little or no supervision. Preferable Attributes: 1. Jury trial experience 2. Teaching experience 3. Knowledge/experience in criminal law 4. Knowledge/experience in administrative law 5. Knowledge/experience in legislation 6. Knowledge/experience in employment law 7. Knowledge/experience in contract law 8. Knowledge/experience in civil law 9. Ability to adapt and function in dynamic situations/circumstances; and 10. Ability to work a flexible schedule. Difficulty of Work: The requirements of the Attorney Senior are intellectually, emotionally, and physically taxing. Moreover, work hours will vary with a subsequent impact on family and personal relationships. The workload demands a broad yet thorough understanding of criminal law and procedure, traffic law and procedure, police tactics and techniques, trial tactics and techniques, legislative process, and numerous legal disciplines. The successful Attorney Senior must be detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, strong communication skills, strong negotiation abilities, patience, and the ability to teach. Physical Effort and Working Conditions: A significant amount of time is spent sitting using computer equipment; and an equally significant amount of time is spent standing while teaching. Some lifting of up to forty (40) pounds is sometimes required. Must have ability to negotiate steps. The work is performed in an office environment or in a classroom environment. No exposure to physical risks. Travel is sometimes necessary and, on rare occasion, will include overnights. There are no requirements for kneeling, running, pushing, pulling, throwing, or other physical maneuvers. Costs of maintaining professional certifications are not reimbursed by the ILEA. Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid new parent leave Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years Education Reimbursement Program Group life insurance Referral Bonus program Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Free Parking for most positions Free LinkedIn Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov. The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.