State of Indiana

Deputy Director - Consumer Protection Division

State of Indiana$111K — $147K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years of litigation experience as lead counsel in federal and state courts.
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate and elevate performance across diverse teams.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders effectively.
  • Ethical mindset with a strong understanding of public sector conflicts and professional conduct requirements.
  • Must be licensed to practice law in Indiana.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with HR to manage personnel issues and approve related requests.
  • Review and enhance processes for case management efficiency and compliance.
  • Monitor process effectiveness to ensure optimal operations.
  • Assist in training programs for paralegals and Deputy Attorneys General (DAGs).
  • Provide mentoring and development support for staff alongside the leadership team.
  • Conduct regular meetings with direct reports to assess and refine operations.
  • Coordinate consumer protection efforts with other state and federal agencies.
  • Perform additional legal and administrative tasks as directed.

Benefits

  • Four medical plan options including RX coverage and vision/dental.
  • Participation in a wellness program with incentives.
  • Health savings account with state contributions.
  • Deferred compensation account with employer matching.
  • Two fully-funded pension plan options.
  • Group life insurance coverage.
  • Employee assistance program for behavioral health.
  • Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
  • 12 paid holidays, increased to 14 in election years.
  • New Parent Leave available.
  • Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
  • Free 24/7 permit parking at designated government locations.
Full Job Description
Salary: $111,319.00 - $147,498.00 Annually
Location : Indianapolis, IN
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
Division: Consumer Protection
Section: Consumer Protection Division (CPD)
Opening Date: 06/25/2026
FLSA: Determined by Position

Description

This Deputy Director ("DD") position will report to the Director of the Consumer Protection Division ("CPD").

Examples of Duties

  • In coordination with the Director and Human Resources, review and address personnel issues. Review and approve attorney leave requests, work schedules, time sheets, travel authorizations and contract requests as appropriate.
  • Review processes in place to ensure that matters/cases are being moved along efficiently and effectively. Establish goals and metrics to confirm that there is compliance with the process and that the process is effective.
  • Monitor and manage to ensure that the processes are optimally effective.
  • Assist with training programs for paralegals and DAGs.
  • Provide training, mentoring, and development of staff in conjunction with the other DD, Director, and OAG Training Manager.
  • Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with his/her direct reports, monitor and review systems in place, provide input and working with the Director to improve processes when applicable.
  • Assist in coordinating the Office's consumer protection enforcement efforts with efforts of other State Attorneys General Offices and with other state and federal regulators.
  • Perform other legal and administrative duties as assigned at the direction of the Director, General Counsel or Attorney General.
  • This position may require some travel, both within and outside the State.

Typical Skills and Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years litigation experience, including experience as lead counsel, in federal and state court.
  • Proven ability to positively motivate a wide range of employees to a high level of performance.
  • Excellent organizational skills, ability to work with various sections/entities simultaneously, while maintaining the ability to quickly and properly analyze procedures.
  • Excellent communication skills. Position requires regular communication with various stakeholders regarding relevant information necessary for determining the appropriate action.
  • Strong sense of ethics; awareness of potential conflicts of interest that arise in public sector; adherence in all respects to Rules of Professional Conduct and State ethics rules.
  • Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana.


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

More information on State of Indiana Benefits can be found at

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