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Legal Analyst

Date Posted: Nov 25, 2025

Requisition ID: 468784

Location:

Fort Wayne, IN, US, 46806

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 Department of Child Services:

Join a group of passionate, dedicated public servants to support one of Indiana’s most critical missions!

The Department of Child Services helps children who are victims of abuse or neglect and strengthens families through services that focus on family support and preservation. We pursue permanency for children and families through reunification, guardianship, and adoption. Our services also encompass foster care, child support, and transitional support for those adjusting to adulthood. Our culture is built upon our MVP foundation:

Mission: Champion Indiana’s future by protecting children and strengthening families with compassion and determination.

Vision: Every child in Indiana thrives in a safe, loving, forever home.

Purpose: Ignite hope. Cultivate joy.

Role Overview:

The Legal Analyst assists with policy and procedural issues impacting DCS. You will perform highly complex and analytical work, research legal documents, and provide input on precedent-setting matters in order to achieve desired results. You will ensure compliance with, and enforcement of, state and federal laws, regulations, and statutes.

This position is in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and will support staff in Allen County, and surrounding counties as needed.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Use our Compensation Calculator (https://in.accessgov.com/spd/Forms/Page/spd/compensation-calculator/) to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

Responsibilities include:

+ Serve as a liaison on legal matters to governmental and non-governmental parties.

+ Conduct research of substantive and procedural legal matters directly pertinent to assigned agency mission and objectives.

+ Assist in drafting and preparing legal memorandum and briefs on a wide variety of legal issues.

+ Assist agency management in reviewing legal information or legal documents.

+ Resolve moderately complex issues related to one or more agency program areas.

+ Interpret and apply state laws and administrative rules as well as Divisional policies and procedures to ensure guidance and work product is accurate, complete and conform to program requirements.

+ Coordinate board meetings and prepare meeting minutes.

+ Develop and monitor the legal division database tracking legal and/or legislative actions and modifying if necessary.

+ Prepare investigative reports and submit recommendations for appropriate action.

+ Participate in the review of pertinent legislation and the promulgation of rules.

+ Assist during administrative hearings by taking notes, cataloging exhibits and other documents, and providing assistance as needed.

+ Perform legal administrative support duties as required.

The job profile 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:

+ Specialized knowledge and understanding of the limited body of federal and state laws and procedures relating to the assigned program area.

+ Specialized knowledge of laws, rules, policy, and guidance associated with relevant subject matter.

+ General knowledge of rules of evidence and hearing procedures.

+ Basic knowledge of the agency and of state and federal agencies dealing with the programs, laws, and procedures.

+ Ability to analyze legal problems and determine method of approach for solving them.

+ Ability to research legal precedents.

+ Ability to deal tactfully with individuals in resolving their differences.

+ Display trustworthiness with confidential and sensitive information and apply ethics requirements to all decisions and actions.

+ Ability to effectively communicate in the legal environment.

+ Ability to prepare standard legal documents and forms.

+ Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

+ No degree is required to fill this position.

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 benefits package for full-time employees that 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 in 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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