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Legal Analyst
- State of Indiana (Indianapolis, IN)
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Legal Analyst
Date Posted: Oct 22, 2025
Requisition ID: 467452
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a 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.
About the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) :
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: www.in.gov/ihcda.
Role Overview:
The Legal Analyst contributes to fulfilling the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (“IHCDA”) mission by providing legal, communication, organizational, and decision-making support to the Legal Department. The Legal Analyst must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position ranges from $45,000 to $60,000 annually.
A Day in the Life:
+ Assisting in preparing responses to foreclosure actions, bankruptcy actions, and other process-oriented legal responses;
+ Tracking status of foreclosure cases and Sheriff’s sales involving IHCDA;
+ Preparing a variety of legal documents necessary for the organization, such as contracts, mortgage releases/lien releases, reports, budgets, and internal communication;
+ Sorting, analyzing and distributing mail within the legal department;
+ Assisting Legal Counsel with word processing, filing and document transmittal services;
+ Assisting Legal Counsel in transmitting legal correspondence to clients, customers, outside counsel and court officials by electronic filing, mail, fax or messenger;
+ Managing special projects as assigned, including ensuring project progress, coordinating meetings, and maintaining organized project and case files;
+ Assisting Legal Counsel in reviewing and making necessary data entry updates to Sharepoint contracts database;
+ Performing records research, legal research, checking legal forms for accuracy, preparing legal documents, preparing drafts of contracts, preparing contract amendments; and
+ Performing other tasks as needed and assigned.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
+ Two (2) or four (4) year relevant educational degree (such as a Paralegal degree or certificate) or minimum of two (2) years of experience in a law firm, government legal department, corporate legal department or equivalent setting involving exposure to legal terms and/or procedures strongly preferred.
+ Demonstrated independent judgment and critical thinking skills.
+ Exceptional organizational skills.
+ Willingness and ability to take on a wide variety of tasks and new tasks as requested.
+ Ability to work with sensitive documents and information; and be privy to sensitive agency information without divulging information to internal or external parties.
+ Interested in the mission of IHCDA and taking part in work that furthers that mission.
+ Demonstrated effective verbal and superior written communication skills.
+ Demonstrated customer service orientation.
+ Able to think logically and analytically.
+ Proactive in anticipating and alerting others to problems with projects or processes.
+ Exceedingly high detail orientation and accuracy.
+ Takes initiative and needs little supervision.
+ Able to prioritize, organize tasks and time, and follow up without being prompted.
+ Able to perform responsibilities efficiently, accurately and timely.
+ Able to work well in a team environment and as part of a team.
+ Possess a high level of expertise in Microsoft Word (e.g. working with multiple versions, adding sections to a document, working with pagination, creating and managing templates, advanced formatting, automation, etc.); proficient in basics of Microsoft Excel; have other computer skills necessary to excel at the position.
+ Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
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
+ Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) 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 and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
+ 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 recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. 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. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
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