Counseling Attorney Salary $82,348.00 Annually
Location: City, County Building, IN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 09671
Department: Office of Corporation Counsel
Opening Date: 02/12/2026
Closing Date: 5/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description Benefits Overview The Office of Corporation Counsel (OCC) provides legal services to the City and County through its three main divisions. First, OCC represents the City, County agencies, and City-County employees in litigation, handling a diverse docket that ranges from tort and contract matters to constitutional law. Second, through its counseling division, OCC provides legal advice to City and County agencies, officials, and oversight bodies to ensure that public entities remain compliant with the law and standards of ethical conduct, to safeguard public funds, and to promote the efficient functioning of local government for Marion County taxpayers. OCC's third division is the Office of the City Prosecutor, which is responsible for enforcing City-County ordinances. OCC also oversees the Office of Equal Opportunity, which administers the City's human rights ordinance, protecting against discrimination in employment and other contexts.
In exercising these crucial legal functions, OCC cultivates a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment that prioritizes the needs of our clients and the residents of Indianapolis and Marion County. The holder of this position will be a front-line attorney with immediate responsibility for handling a wide range of general legal matters on behalf of City-County agencies. The position holder will serve as an assistant corporation counsel within the City's Office of Corporation Counsel.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.
Position Responsibilities The primary responsibility of a Counseling Attorney is to represent and advise the City-County and related agencies in general legal matters. The City-County is involved in a diverse array of matters requiring sound legal advice and guidance, including in the areas of contracts, real estate, employment, land use, tax, environmental law, public safety, legal drafting and administrative and regulatory matters.
This position will provide immediate experience in all facets of client service and representation. This role representing our public agency clients includes preparing and reviewing contracts, leases, and other transactional documents; representing City-County clients at Board and Commission meetings; researching and answering general legal questions and providing advisory opinions; and drafting ordinances, reviewing legislation and handling other legislative matters.
Front-line attorneys benefit from the assistance of more experienced Counseling attorneys and supervisors in many cases, but should expect to have immediate responsibility for handling a diverse and challenging workload.
The Counseling attorney position also involves the following additional responsibilities:
• Keeping clients, including senior agency staff and elected officials, fully informed on matters affecting their agencies. • Advising clients and colleagues in the Office of Corporation Counsel on compliance with law and the avoidance of future litigation risk. • Preparing advisory opinions and memos on general legal matters, at the request of the Corporation Counsel or client agencies. • Representing City-County agencies in Board or Commission meetings or similar settings. • In conjunction with the Litigation section, providing advice to client agencies on litigation strategy and settlement negotiations. • Keeping apprised of relevant legal developments at the state and federal level. • Performing other duties as assigned by the Chief Counsel, Deputy Chief Counsel, or the Corporation Counsel.
Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements and Qualifications
Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school Valid license to practice law in the State of Indiana Proficiency in legal research tools, including Westlaw At least one year's experience in the practice of law as a licensed attorney (may include a judicial clerkship)
Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications
Professional experience in one or more areas of Counseling practice: contracts, real estate, employment, land use, tax, environmental law, public safety, legal drafting, and/or administrative and regulatory matters; or other experience relevant to a governmental practice. Knowledge of, or experience in, local government and/or the administrative process. Experience with any of the following Counseling attorney responsibilities: advising, drafting, researching and/or counseling clients.
Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):
Basic: Employer Paid Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):
Additional: $0.05830-34 $0.08335-39 $0.099 40-44 $0.13245-49 $0.22350-54 $0.36355-59 $0.60060-64 $0.79565-69 $1.32970 + $2.054
IMPORTANT PERF UPDATE: *For more information on eligibility options, refer to Proposal 21-288 https://bit.ly/3exq8yR
Employee Benefits The City of Indianapolis and Marion County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Life Insurance • Health Insurance • Retirement Savings Plan • Paid Time Off • Holidays • Employee Assistance Program
Address 200 E. Washington Street CCB 1501 Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204
Phone: 317-327-5211 Website: http://www.indy.gov