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 diverse 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.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's 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.

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  

Role Overview:

IHCDA’s Legal Department assists the agency in ensuring IHCDA’s compliance with State and federal regulations, overseeing the agency’s contracting and processes, and advising and representing the agency as legal issues arise.

Salary Statement : 

The hourly rate for this position is $16.24 for those who do not hold a bachelor’s degree & $17.24 for those who hold a bachelor’s degree or higher by the time the internship starts. 

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Research Project

• In collaboration with the Legal Department, select a legal topic to research. Examples of topics include issues in bankruptcy, foreclosure or fair housing law. The intern will be responsible for writing a memo about their findings on the issue and presenting findings to the Legal Department and other IHCDA staff as appropriate.

Day-to-day Legal Activities

• Review of policy or program manuals to ensure compliance with federal and State laws and regulations
• Contract and Grant Drafting and Review 
• Drafting appearances, motions, and other court documents in foreclosure cases in which IHCDA has an interest
• Reviewing liens when a property is being transferred to determine whether they may be released or whether a payoff is required
• Ensuring public records requests are fulfilled in compliance with the Indiana Access to Public Records Act

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:

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school pursuing a Juris Doctorate or Master of Jurisprudence degree. Candidates enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate with an accredited post-secondary institution who have completed at least one (1) year of undergraduate education and are in a pre-law program or otherwise demonstrate an interest in law may also be considered. 
• Academic work in related field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze data sets related to discipline 
• Ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels 
• Ability to conduct well-informed research
• Ability to solve complex, critical problems
• Ability to review and make recommendations on proposed changes to relevant policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period

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. 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 accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov .

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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