Section Chief of Asset Recovery and Bankruptcy Litigation

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.

Attorney responsible for the supervision of the Asset Recovery & Bankruptcy Litigation Section of the Litigation Division consisting of attorneys, paralegals/support staff, and law clerks, in addition to maintaining an appropriate case load. Reports to Chief Counsel of Litigation.  

• Represent the State’s interests in high-profile affirmative litigation in state and federal courts.

• Assign cases, oversee litigation strategy and requests for settlement authority, supervise the civil prosecution of cases involving fraud, public corruption, contract disputes, estate work, tax, bankruptcy, and damage to state property; oversee Section's collections and payment process, case management, and reporting functions.

• Recruit, interview, and supervise attorneys, paralegals, and support staff and review personnel issues, and review and approve leave requests, work schedules, time sheets, and travel.

• Oversee the formulation and implementation of short-term and long-term goals designed to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Oversee the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and protocols within the Section through coordination with the Chief Counsel of Litigation.

• Oversee outside collection agencies and outside counsel as needed to assist in achieving the goals of the OAG/Division/Section.

• Review, provide input, and implement Memorandum(s) of Understanding with agencies.

• Advise and consult with client agencies regarding litigation. Keep supervisor, client agencies, and other appropriate parties informed of ongoing matters to establish a cooperative working relationship based on mutual trust, communication, and understanding of goals. 

• Maintain an appropriate case load in addition to supervisory and administrative duties described herein.

• Perform other legal and administrative duties as assigned at the direction of the Chief Counsel of Litigation or Attorney General or designee.

• Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with other attorneys and support staff. Ability to zealously negotiate settlements and mediated resolution of cases.

• Ability to work well with clients and witnesses; maintain an objective of service to assigned state agencies; respond promptly to client/agency’s needs; solicit client/agency’s feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.

• Licensed to practice law in Indiana and admitted to the U.S. District Court and Bankruptcy Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.

• Prior litigation experience in state and bankruptcy courts.

• Knowledge of collection law, collection practices, and bankruptcy law. Knowledge of federal and state practice rules and rules of alternative dispute resolution.

• Adherence in all respects to Rules of Professional Conduct and State ethic rules.

• Proficient computer skills required to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, Time Matters, e-discovery software, and various case management tools.

• Ability to manage large, high-profile and complex caseload.

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