Job Description

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV):

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles has been named one of Indiana’s 2023 Top Workplaces by its employees.

The BMV’s mission is to serve all Hoosiers by providing best-in-class driver and vehicle services in a timely and accurate manner while ensuring security and transparency. The BMV team works throughout the state of Indiana and is dedicated to fostering an environment where we:

• Invest in our employees

• Engage our customers

• Provide sustainable systems

• Embrace product innovation

Role Overview :

The BMV Staff Attorney provides legal counsel for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and provides sound and timely legal advice to agency departmental representatives. The BMV Staff Attorney is charged with ensuring compliance with all state, federal laws, and statutes.

Salary Statement : 

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $85,020.00.

A Day in the Life:

Summary of position:

The contracts attorney is an essential member of the BMV legal team who handles a variety of legal responsibilities that lie outside of litigation.

State contracts, administrative rulemaking, ADA compliance, and public records requests/data requests are the core areas of focus for this position, but no two days are the same.

The attorney in this role will serve as a support for BMV team members across the agency’s many departments when they have legal needs or questions; so exceptional customer service skills and a helper mentality are required.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for an attorney who not only wishes to master specific aspects of state agency lawyering but also desires to make major contributions to the agency regarding policy, objectives, and program practices.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Reports to Deputy General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer
• Advises BMV Contracts, Branch Operations, and Document Management departments
• Reviews, edits, and approves all BMV MOUs, contracts, statements of work, web service agreements, or any similar agreements as well as any amendments, addendums, extensions, or renewals thereto
• Subject matter expert with regard to agency insurance questions, records request, rulemaking, bulk data sales, data releases, BMV Enhanced Access agreement, and self-insurance
• Oversees appeal process of personalized license plate messages
• Advises APRA request responses, including appropriate redacting personal information and responding to inquiries
• Oversees Special Group Recognition license plate program
• Oversees agency rulemaking processes
• Agency Title VI and ADA Coordinator
• Partners with agency personnel and related stakeholders working towards completion of assigned functions
• Partner with other public agencies, federal/state/local governments, and/or community leaders as needed.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time. 

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have 

• Doctor of Jurisprudence
• Indiana Bar Admission, plus license in good standing for at least five (5) years
• Strong legal research, writing, communication, and public speaking skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of functions of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to research, interpret, and apply case law, federal and state laws, and administrative regulations
• Previous experience with contracts, administrative rulemaking, and public records requests are desirable but not required.

Salary Statement:

The salary range for this position is $67,314.00 - $85,020.00.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.

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 [email protected] .

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