Attorney III

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REQUIREMENTS: Three years of experience as an attorney practicing law and providing legal service, such as preparing cases, advising clients, and/or interpreting laws or administrative policies. In accordance with Section 7-101, Nebraska Revised, Reissued Statues of 1943, incumbents in this class must be Admitted to the Nebraska Bar.

Preferred: Knowledge of motor vehicle laws, contracts, human resource matters, administrative hearings and procedures, and rules and regulations promulgation.

Draft proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommended orders for the Director. Provide legal support to the Financial Responsibility Division. Review all federal laws and maintain compliance with all federal requirements. Review compliance of all persons and entities requesting and assessing agency data for federal and Nebraska statutory law compliance.

Corresponding and answering legal calls and inquiries from the public, attorneys, law enforcement, and other governmental entities. Knowledge of all agency statues, rules and regulations, policies and procedures that pertain to possible inquiries. Draft and promulgate agency rules and regulations as required by the Administrative Procedure Act. Projects and correspondence as assigned by Agency Legal Counsel. Assist Agency Legal Counsel with the review and response to public records request. Prepare and maintain contracts for the agency. Review and assist Agency Legal Counsel with Human Resource matters for the agency. Confer with the Director, Agency Legal Counsel, Staff Attorneys, and Agency Administrators on the facts and status of issues, cases, and other legal/administrative actions that impact the agency. Research federal rules and recent court decisions for agency impact. Analyze legal issues and compare agency documents to help guide agency policies and practices. Counsel legal staff on issuance of discovery, subpoenas, and preparation for hearings. Analyze appeals and miscellaneous petitions before the agency.

Please attach a writing sample of your application.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the techniques of preparing/drafting legal documents and forms; the principles and practices of criminal and civil law administration; judicial procedures and rules of evidence; the principles and practices of legal research; the procedures of trial and administrative hearings.

Skilled in: Preparing summaries, legal analysts, findings, conclusions, briefs, and other legal documents; negotiating and communicating with others sufficient to persuade their acceptance of continuous goals or viewpoints.

Ability to: Prepare and communicate in person and by phone, emails, summaries, and correspondence, the facts and arguments of a case to persuade others to accept the viewpoint presented; interact with legal associates, other government employees, the public, and representatives of the parties involved in a case; formulate legal opinions and recommendations based on legal research and investigations; conduct legal research and investigations; prepare drafts of legal documents and forms; identify critical elements of a legal question or issues and select appropriate course of action; interpret and apply statues, case law, decisions of judicial and administrative hearings, and administrative rules and policies.

Are the requirements for this classification regulated by a license, certificate and/or degree?

Yes. In accordance with Section 7-101, Nebraska Revised, Reissued Statues of 1943, incumbents in this class must be Admitted to the Nebraska Bar and have obtained a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Is driving required:

Yes. Limited driving. Hold a valid Nebraska drivers license.

Location and address of position:

Nebraska State Office Building Lincoln

This position is exempt from over time.

Work schedule 8:00 to 5:00, Monday Friday

Will position be filled by SOS? No

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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