[Hiring] Deputy Attorney General - Data Privacy & ID Theft @Office of the Indiana Attorney General

Role Description

Provides legal representation on behalf of the State and for the benefit of consumers. Reports to Section Chief - Data Privacy & ID Theft Unit.

Primary Subject Matter of Cases

• Age verification requirements for adult oriented websites
• Security breaches involving unauthorized acquisition of personal information
• Data privacy framework and statutes
• Identity theft, identity deception, fraud
• Credit reporting

Examples of Duties

• Review and analyze case law, statutes, policies, regulations, and other legal authorities relevant to subject matter.
• Maintain caseload of investigation and litigation cases involving violations of age verification, data privacy, security breach, identity theft, credit reporting, and related consumer protection laws.
• Research and write motions, briefs, pleadings, discovery, and charging documents effectively.
• Handle all phases of litigation, prepare cases for trial, appear in court, and present evidence and arguments before judges and juries.
• Review records, conduct depositions, argue motions, issue subpoenas and discovery as appropriate, and negotiate settlements.
• Evaluate complaints and investigative files to determine feasibility and effectiveness of civil, criminal, or referral actions.
• Communicate and build relationships with prosecutors and law enforcement officials in Indiana and other jurisdictions.
• Assist local prosecutors as requested and seek deputization in appropriate cases.
• Interact with general public to answer questions, provide educational materials and referral information, and gather data.
• Attend presentations and meetings with law enforcement, other government agencies, and general public regarding subject area.
• Attend conferences, trainings, seminars to learn about legal trends in subject area and to develop relationships and communication protocols with interstate officials.
• Summarize cases, update supervisors, and present recommendations for disposition of cases.
• Supervise work of assigned paralegal, legal assistant, and investigator.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned by Section Chief.

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of prior litigation experience preferred
• Ability to work on age verification matters involving explicit content preferred
• Familiarity with data privacy and data security law preferred
• Familiarity with complex computer processes and new technologies preferred
• License to practice law in Indiana
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to balance and manage high volume of cases and investigations and to handle multiple assignments of varied type and difficulty on ongoing basis
• Knowledge of state and federal rules of procedure
• Legal research and writing skills
• Ability to work with complainants, witnesses, and staff; sensitivity and awareness of public relations and political implications of high-profile cases
• Strong sense of ethics, awareness of potential conflicts of interest that arise in public sector, adherence to Rules of Professional Conduct and state ethics rules

Requirements

• 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+

Benefits

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