Deputy Attorney General - Legislative & Policy

Salary: $76,597.00 - $104,743.00 Annually

Location : Indianapolis, IN

Job Type: Full-Time

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 202500075

Division: Legislative/Policy

Section: Legislative & Policy

Opening Date: 07/07/2025

FLSA: Exempt

For more than 165 years, the Office of the Indiana Attorney General (OAG) has been committed to serving the best interests of the State and all Hoosiers. OAG employees have earned an outstanding reputation for meeting the highest professional standards, providing great service, and demonstrating courageous leadership and commitment to excellence to the people of Indiana. If you share our determination to make Indiana a better place to live and work, we invite you to join over 400 of the very best employees and seek a career with the Office of the Indiana Attorney General.

Description

The Deputy Attorney General serves as a legal advisor and litigator, providing legal guidance to state agencies and represent the state in court or high-level negotiations. The role combines strategic legal leadership with public service, ensuring that state laws are enforced fairly and effectively.

Examples of Duties

Draft comment letters in response to proposed administrative rules, policy letters, and other policy related materials as assigned.

Perform legal research on policy-related issues and draft legal memoranda summarizing research.

Support the legislative team in preparation for the legislative session, including bill drafting.

Assist during the legislative session by drafting amendments, tracking bills, meeting with various stakeholders on behalf of the Office, performing time-sensitive tasks.

Assist during the post-session by drafting reports, watching Governor bill signings, implementing newly passed laws, and performing certain tasks related to Office priorities.

Appear on select policy related litigation cases or appeals with other DAGs. Provides effective and efficient legal and policy services.

Maintain professional and positive relationships with internal and external contacts on behalf of the Office.

Perform special projects and other duties as assigned. Typical Skills and Qualifications

Licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana

The Office of the Indiana Attorney General is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

Four (4) medical plan options (including RX coverage) and vision/dental coverages

Wellness program - earn back dollars in the form of gift cards

Health savings account (includes bi-weekly state contribution)

Deferred compensation account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

Group life insurance

Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

Paid vacation, personal and sick time off

Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs.

12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

New Parent Leave

Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Free 24/7 permit parking at an Indiana Government Center surface lot or parking garage

More information on State of Indiana Benefits can be found at