Legal Analyst
Date Posted: Feb 6, 2026
Requisition ID: 472063
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
The Office of Judicial Administration is responsible for the efficient administration of all agencies that operate under the direction of the Chief Justice and the Supreme Court. That includes 200 personnel; fiscal management; communication; technology; legal services; intergovernmental relations; services for the trial courts; and support for court boards, commissions, and committees. The Office is headed by Interim Chief Administrative Officer Aaron Hood, who reports directly to the Chief Justice of Indiana and serves as the link between the Chief Justice and the agencies of the Court.
Salary: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $54,000 but may be commensurate with education and/or experience.
To Apply: Please apply by February 20, 2026
About the Job:
This position serves as a Legal Analyst with the Office of General Counsel. The Office of General Counsel provides legal services to the Indiana judiciary. These services include several programs such as the language access program, the Indiana conference for legal education opportunity, the senior judge program, and managing public records requests for the Office of Judicial Administration. As the Legal Analyst for the office of General Counsel, the position assists with the management of public records requests, processing of judicial security requests, and other administrative duties associated with internal programs.
A Day in the Life:
Perform paralegal and administrative support activities for the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsels and Program Managers. The Legal Analyst assists the Office of General Counsel with duties, such as creating/maintaining spreadsheets, preparing orders, drafting correspondence, and organizing various administrative processes.
Additional responsibilities for the Office of General Counsel include, but are not limited to:
Return phone calls and assist with voicemails
Manage and process judicial security requests associated with SB291
Administrative support with the processing of public records requests
Provide administrative support for the language access program
Assist with the processing and management of 53.1/53.2 requests
Serve as a backup on senior judge claim and special judge claim processing
Draft, process, and finalize orders
Send out vendor requirements for new contractors
Assist with insurance audits on existing contracts
Assist with the drafting and management of contracts and the contract repository
Provide administrative support for the Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunities (ICLEO) program
Additional duties as assigned
What You'll Need for Success:
Integrity
Exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials
Maintain personal and business affairs in a manner that ensures public confidence in the integrity, competence, impartiality, and independence of the judiciary as well as avoid situations that could lead to conflict, or the appearance of conflict
Professionalism
Interact with all persons in a respectful manner, maintain business-like appearance, and promote harmony in the workplace
Interact with executive branch agencies, federal agencies, and judicial officers in a manner that promotes confidence and respect in the Office of Judicial Administration
Customer Service
Act as a liaison when interacting with management, staff, internal and external stakeholders to provide program specific information, answer questions, and address issues and concerns
Successfully diffuse elevated conversations with an intent for resolution
Communication
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
Organization
Manage assignments to ensure all tasks are completed within deadlines
Effectively manage time and prioritization of tasks and projects
Prepare and maintain complex and confidential records in an automated system to work on numerous tasks
Attention to Detail
Research, coordinate, and track work in a proficient manner to ensure accuracy
Problem Solving
Identify problems and review related information to develop and implement solutions
Use deductive reasoning skills to meet several complimentary goals
Technology and Tool Usage
Learn and adapt to new technologies within the Microsoft Suite as well as Supreme Court systems
Benefits package for full-time employees:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans;
Wellness program (offers a premium discount for the medical plan and gift cards);
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution;
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:
o 150 hours of paid new parent leave;
o Up to 7.5 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;
Group life insurance;
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
Hybrid Option for eligible employees/positions
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Indiana Supreme Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, socioeconomic status, status as a protected veteran or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and the Indiana Judicial Code.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and will need reasonable accommodation to assist you in applying for the position or performing the essential functions of the job, the Indiana Supreme Court will provide such reasonable accommodations.
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