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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 with different Indiana State agencies. OALP has a staff of administrative law judges (ALJs) who hear disputes between certain state agencies and persons aggrieved by that agency’s action, as well as a team of Legal Assistants (LAs) who assist our ALJs with case management and data. Some of the state agencies for which OALP hears cases include the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), the Department of Child Services (DCS), and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). A full list of agencies can be found at https://www.in.gov/oalp/oalp-resources/oalp-jurisdiction/. The mission of OALP is to provide efficient, effective, and impartial adjudicatory processes for Indiana’s citizens and agencies.

Role Overview: 

Legal Analysts are responsible for providing administrative support to Administrative Law Judges, primarily by:

• Scheduling hearings;
• Reviewing legal documents;
• Filing documents into a case management system;
• Entering data;
• Other case management tasks.

In addition, they serve as the first and primary point of contact for inter-agency, intra-agency, and non-governmental communications. Legal Analysts are responsible for receiving, researching, interpreting, and triaging high volumes of legal correspondence and case-related materials, ensuring timely and accurate processing, dissemination, or escalation. Their work directly supports the agency’s ability to respond swiftly, accurately, and effectively to legal matters.

Legal Analysts assist in drafting legal documents such as Notices of Dismissal/Proposed Dismissal/Defect, Final Orders of Dismissal, Pre-Hearing Conference Notices and Evidentiary Hearing Notice with minimal oversight. They must be aware of policy, rule and statutory requirements for said notices and as well as timelines and deadlines.

To succeed in this role, Legal Analysts should: (1) understand legal process and terminology, (2) be proficient with technology/computer programs, (3) have good attention to detail, (4) demonstrate critical thinking, and (5) be a team player. Ideally, they have prior experience/training as a legal assistant or paralegal.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

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
• 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 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.