Compliance Attorney
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a 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.
About the Indiana State Board of Accounts (SBOA):
The Indiana State Board of Accounts provides the citizens of the State of Indiana with confidence in the integrity and financial accountability of state and local government. The SBOA is statutorily responsible for performing financial and compliance engagements of the state and its agencies, universities, counties, cities, towns, townships, schools, libraries, special districts, and certain non-profits. It also performs federal single audits, including units receiving federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) and Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) dollars, and special investigations into allegations of misappropriation. In addition, the SBOA provides public official training and ongoing fiscal guidance; promulgates systems of accounting and financial reporting; prescribes uniform compliance guidelines, directives, standards, and forms for all units of government; recommends and reviews government internal controls; and conducts election recounts ordered by the Indiana Election Recount Commission.
Role Overview:
The GTAC Attorney supports the Government Technical Assistance and Compliance (GTAC) team. GTAC provides training and guidance to local government units, including: 1) counties, 2) cities and towns, and 3) schools and special districts. The team is also responsible for drafting Uniform Compliance Guidelines and implementing legislative changes. You will engage with various government officials and be a resource for SBOA for legal questions, legislation, procurement, and other issues that arise.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent legal research and writing skills.
- Experience working with local governments, public financing, and/or applicable laws governing the management and accounting of public funds.
- Strong interest in public service and the operation of local government finance.
Salary:
The minimum salary for this position starts at $67,314.00 with 1-5 years of experience or $85,020.00 with 5+ years of experience when admitted to a state bar. Salary may be higher, commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
Responsibilities include:
- May train, manage, delegate to, and/or provide support for any legal support staff.
- Advise and support agency staff on various programs and legal areas.
- May oversee, draft, review, or provide legal advice relating to contracts.
- Research, interpret, and provide legal advice about laws, rules, policies, and legal opinions about agency operations.
- May draft and review legislation and administrative rules.
- Utilizes legal resources, dockets, legal files, and official records relating to legal procedures.
- Create, prepare, and distribute hearing documents, including orders and decisions.
- Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
- Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
- May handle administrative matters and hearings while maintaining appropriate decorum, hear evidence, rule on the admissibility of evidence, and/or make reasoned decisions supported by evidence.
- May be required to utilize litigation skills and experience relating to agency operations.
- Organize and manage caseload in the preparation of hearings and/or litigation.
- May review pleadings, motions, and discovery.
- May draft appeals or briefs, or perform legal writing assignments.
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.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have
- A Doctorate of Jurisprudence.
- 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 docket, case information, party information, and serve orders.
- Strong legal research, writing, and litigation skills.
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that 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 a 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 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) 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 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 in 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 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.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
