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Salary: $76,597.00 - $104,743.00 Annually
Location : Indianapolis, IN
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 202500286
Division: Appeals
Section: Civil Appeals
Opening Date: 08/18/2026
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 Appeals Division of the Attorney General's Office represents the State, its agencies, officers, employees and interests, before the state and federal appellate courts in civil and criminal cases, and in federal district courts in habeas corpus proceedings. Deputy Attorneys General assigned to the Civil Appeals Section primarily represent the State of Indiana in appeals brought in civil cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, Indiana Supreme Court, and Court of Appeals of Indiana, as well as handling other appellate-related matters.
Examples of Duties
The Civil Appeals Section represents the interests of the State of Indiana, state agencies and state officials in appeals of civil decisions entered by state and federal trial judges and in the direct appeals to the Court of Appeals of Indiana from final determinations of certain administrative agencies. These appeals involve a wide range of legal subject matters arising from activities of Indiana state government, including but not limited to: constitutional challenges to state statutes and agency policies and rules, judicial review of agency orders, child welfare, torts, civil rights, employment, labor law, environmental and natural resources law, eminent domain, contract, child support, forfeiture, and habeas corpus matters involving prison discipline. A Deputy Attorney General (DAG) assigned to the Section is carries a substantial caseload and is responsible for representing the State's interests within the guidelines and supervision of the office. The Deputy is responsible for all aspects of the appeal: confirming deadlines and scheduling, communicating with stakeholders, motion practice, briefing, oral argument, and post-decision review and proceedings. All representation must conform with the Rules of Appellate Procedure, division style and format practice, office policies, professional conduct rules and expectations, and all other applicable laws, standards and guidelines. The Deputy is primarily responsible for the cases assigned, until an appearance is withdrawn or employment has concluded.
Other duties consistent with the division and section may be assigned. These may include assisting in other cases and proceedings (including criminal), research projects, supervision of law clerks and interns/externs, and the occasional administrative assignment.
Superior research (Westlaw) and writing skills are expected, and persuasive written and oral appellate advocacy is essential.
Typical Skills and Qualifications

• Admitted to the Indiana Bar;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to relate effectively to both legal and non-legal professionals;
• Ability to multi-task and manage a large caseload;
• Ability to zealously advocate on behalf of the State;
• Ability to work well with others;
• Proficient in computer skills; and
• Ability to competently manage relationships and effectively communicate with agencies, supervisors, and colleagues.

Supplemental Information
Salary Range Based on Years of Experience:
Deputy Attorney General I (0-2 years of practice): $76,597 - $82,000
Deputy Attorney General II (2-5 years of practice): $82,000 - $87,000
Deputy Attorney General III (5-8 years of practice): $87,000 - $94,000
Deputy Attorney General IV (8+ years of practice): $94,000 - $104,000+
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

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