Attorney Associate

Date Posted: May 21, 2024

Requisition ID: 444076

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

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 Indiana Department of Correction (DOC):

We promote public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. As the model of best correctional practices, we strive to return productive citizens to our communities and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity, and professionalism.

Role Overview:

The purpose of this position is to support the agency as an Associate Attorney whose major purpose is to serve as the agency grievance manager. This person will primarily handle all grievance appeals that come to Central Office from the incarcerated individuals. This person will manage all incoming mail correspondence related to grievances and write letters that comply will all relevant policies and law. This individual will rework the grievance policy to comply with both Indiana law, court precedent, research and apply what other states have done well with this program. Grievances are mandatory per statute and consist of due process rights that must be complied with.

Salary:

Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Advises and provides legal support to agency staff on various program and legal areas;

Will oversee, draft, review, and provide legal advice relating to grievance appeals;

Researches, interprets, and provides legal advice in relation to laws, rules, and legal opinions pertaining to agency operations;

May draft and review legislation and administrative rules;

Utilizes legal resources, dockets, legal files, and official records of relating to legal procedures;

May provide legal advice to grievance specialists in the field;

Will maintain exceptional records for second level grievance appeals;

Will be the liaison for grievance matters with medical staff, facility staff, religious staff, food service staff, etc.;

May be required to utilize litigation skills and experience relating to agency operations;

Organizes and manages caseload in the preparation of litigation;

May review pleadings, motions, and discovery;

Will be responsible for updating all training materials and policies with regard to grievances;

May draft appeals, or briefs, or perform legal writing assignments.

Manage the grievance process in DELTA and be the subject matter expert for this case management system;

Manage and respond to all grievances, and mail related to grievances and respond in writing to incarcerated individuals.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have A Doctor of Jurisprudence with 0-5 years of legal experience as a practicing attorney;

Indiana Bar Admission license in good standing;

Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply relevant statutes, case law, and rules;

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing;

Ability to successfully utilize a case management system to manage a large volume of cases;

Strong legal research, writing, and litigation skills.

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 [email protected] .

  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.

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