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 Department of Workforce Development (DWD):
We strengthen Indiana by understanding workforce needs, aligning resources, and providing access to services that empower Hoosiers to thrive in a changing economy.

Role Overview : 

The Governor’s Summer Internship Program (GSI) is designed to give college students real-world, hands-on experience in their desired field of study to enhance marketability upon graduation. Participation in the program will offer students a multitude of experiences including networking with state employees, resume building and soft skills workshops, agency head panels, and much more. 
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is seeking an Appeals Intern to join our agency in the summer of 2025. DWD’s Appeals Division is responsible for conducting unemployment insurance, liability, fraud, waiver of overpayment, and garnishment hearings and for rendering legal decisions. The Intern must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school. The Intern will be assigned to support Administrative Law Judges, Liability Administrative Law Judges, and clerical staff with the review of appeals, scheduling, research projects, and case management.

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:

As an Appeals intern for DWD, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience with: 

• Observing Administrative Law Judge hearings.
• Utilizing Westlaw to research legal issues. 
• Learning to prepare and review an electronic case file.
• Learning Federal quality criteria, statutory authority, and rules of professional responsibility that govern U.I. Administrative Law Judges.
• Assisting with preparing training and presentations that will be used for continuing legal education requirements.

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 as an undergraduate or graduate with an accredited post-secondary institution and have completed at least one (1) year of undergraduate education.
• 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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