Attorney Associate
State of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN, United States
About The Indiana Office Of Administrative Law Proceedings (OALP)
The Indiana Office of Administrative Law Proceedings (OALP) was established as a new state agency in 2020 to provide a central and independent hearings process for administrative cases involving state agencies. OALP’s staff of administrative law judges (ALJs) hear disputes between certain state agencies and persons aggrieved by that agency’s action, while Legal Assistants (LAs) assist the ALJs with case management and data. The agency serves agencies such as the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), the Department of Child Services (DCS), and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). OALP’s mission is to provide efficient, effective, and impartial adjudicatory processes for Indiana’s citizens and agencies.
Role Overview
The OALP Staff Attorney provides legal support to the agency under the direction of the General Counsel. The position conducts legal research, drafts and reviews policies, assists with legislation and administrative rule development, and supports litigation-related work, maintains legal records, prepares written legal analyses, and ensures agency practices align with applicable laws and regulations.
Essential Functions
Provide legal support to the General Counsel on various agency matters.
Draft, review, and provide legal analysis for agency policies, procedures, and legal documents.
Research, interpret, and advise on laws, rules, regulations, and legal opinions impacting agency operations.
Draft and review proposed legislation and administrative rules as needed.
Utilize legal resources, dockets, files, and official records relevant to agency legal matters.
Apply litigation skills as needed in support of agency legal matters.
Assist in organizing and managing caseloads for legal tasks.
Review pleadings, motions, discovery, and similar legal materials.
Update training materials and agency policies to reflect legal changes or best practices.
Prepare legal memoranda, briefs, or other written legal assignments.
Minimum Qualifications And Competencies
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Recent passage of the Indiana Bar Examination and admission to practice law in the State of Indiana.
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
Ability to interpret statutes, regulations, and case law and apply them to operational settings.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain legal concepts to non‑legal staff.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and priorities.
Proficiency in reviewing, drafting, and editing legal documents with attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Professional judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Commitment to learning agency operations, legal frameworks, and applicable administrative processes.
Salary Statement
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with educational or work experience.
Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Indiana
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 with bi‑weekly state contribution.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two (2) fully‑funded pension plan options.
Robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
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. 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. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at
jobs@spd.IN.gov .
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The Indiana Office of Administrative Law Proceedings (OALP) was established as a new state agency in 2020 to provide a central and independent hearings process for administrative cases involving state agencies. OALP’s staff of administrative law judges (ALJs) hear disputes between certain state agencies and persons aggrieved by that agency’s action, while Legal Assistants (LAs) assist the ALJs with case management and data. The agency serves agencies such as the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), the Department of Child Services (DCS), and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). OALP’s mission is to provide efficient, effective, and impartial adjudicatory processes for Indiana’s citizens and agencies.
Role Overview
The OALP Staff Attorney provides legal support to the agency under the direction of the General Counsel. The position conducts legal research, drafts and reviews policies, assists with legislation and administrative rule development, and supports litigation-related work, maintains legal records, prepares written legal analyses, and ensures agency practices align with applicable laws and regulations.
Essential Functions
Provide legal support to the General Counsel on various agency matters.
Draft, review, and provide legal analysis for agency policies, procedures, and legal documents.
Research, interpret, and advise on laws, rules, regulations, and legal opinions impacting agency operations.
Draft and review proposed legislation and administrative rules as needed.
Utilize legal resources, dockets, files, and official records relevant to agency legal matters.
Apply litigation skills as needed in support of agency legal matters.
Assist in organizing and managing caseloads for legal tasks.
Review pleadings, motions, discovery, and similar legal materials.
Update training materials and agency policies to reflect legal changes or best practices.
Prepare legal memoranda, briefs, or other written legal assignments.
Minimum Qualifications And Competencies
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Recent passage of the Indiana Bar Examination and admission to practice law in the State of Indiana.
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
Ability to interpret statutes, regulations, and case law and apply them to operational settings.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain legal concepts to non‑legal staff.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and priorities.
Proficiency in reviewing, drafting, and editing legal documents with attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Professional judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Commitment to learning agency operations, legal frameworks, and applicable administrative processes.
Salary Statement
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with educational or work experience.
Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Indiana
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 with bi‑weekly state contribution.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two (2) fully‑funded pension plan options.
Robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
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. 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. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at
jobs@spd.IN.gov .
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