Location
Indianapolis, IN | United States
Job description
Work for Indiana
Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, 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.
Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below.
About the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority:
The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) is a quasi-agency of the State of Indiana and is committed to serving the entire spectrum of housing, from homelessness to homeownership. Our charge is to provide housing opportunities, promote self-sufficiency, and strengthen communities, in order to build an Indiana with a sustainable quality of life for all Hoosiers in the community of their choice. To learn more about IHCDA visit us at
Salary Statement :
The salary for this position is commensurate with education or work experience.
Role Overview :
The Staff Attorney contributes to the IHCDA mission by providing legal support to IHCDA staff and ensuring that IHCDA and its staff are in compliance with the rules and regulations of state, local, and federal funders and other regulatory agencies.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Develop an understanding of IHCDA, its mission, and its work
- Understand the vision, mission, and strategic priorities of IHCDA
- Develop an understanding of IHCDA initiatives and programs
- Draft and review contracts and other agreements. Negotiate terms when needed. Ensure agency compliance with IHCDA, federal and state contracts, and procurement policies.
- Monitor federal regulations directly related to IHCDA programs (such as HOME regulations) or broadly affecting IHCDA (such as the Fair Housing Act) to ensure IHCDA’s continued compliance.
- Review federal grants and sub-recipient agreements for various programs to ensure compliance with federal requirements.
- Represent IHCDA in foreclosure cases involving properties in which IHCDA has an interest.
- In coordination with IHCDA’s Real Estate Department, ensure property transfers are compliant with IHCDA, state, and federal requirements. Draft or review necessary documentation.
- Research, interpret, and provide legal advice in relation to laws, rules, policies, and legal opinions pertaining to agency operations
- Review notes, mortgages, subordination agreements, and other loan documents as requested by IHCDA’s Real Estate Department.
- Ensure IHCDA’s timely compliance with the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, which includes the following:
- Making determinations on behalf of IHCDA regarding whether information must, may or must not be provided, consulting with the General Counsel as needed
- Ensuring that documents are reviewed and redacted as necessary prior to delivery to the requesting party
- Notifying the General Counsel if an APRA decision appears that it will be contentious or result in further attention needed at IHCDA
- Provide general legal support in coordination with the General Counsel as requested by staff
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.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana
- Two years of prior legal experience is preferred
- Experience in real estate law, property law, contract law, affordable housing, government assistance programs, or federal or state grant administration or compliance is preferred
- Dedication to IHCDA’s mission and strategic priorities;
- Ability to work well in a collaborative environment as part of a team
- Demonstrates highly effective verbal and written communication skills
- Possesses high attention to detail
- Possesses strong legal research skills
- Proactive in anticipating issues with projects or processes and communicating those issues to others
- Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and meet multiple deadlines
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
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
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k 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
- 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 recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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