Courtroom Attorney

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln Job Posting

Hiring Rate:

$36.225

Classification Salary Range:

$24.39 - $51.75

Job Posting:

JR2024-00005520 Courtroom Attorney (Open)

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Job Description:

Does a Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. 5 p.m. job with EXCELLENT WORK-LIFE BALANCE appeal to you? If youre interested in appearing in court representing Nebraskas child welfare agency and protecting Nebraskas vulnerable children, apply today!

Here's how we reward our employees:
State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
A culture that embraces work-life balance
Tuition reimbursement program
79% employer-paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and development based on your career aspirations
Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
Employee Assistance Program
Fun, inviting teammates
No billable hour requirements!

Hiring rate of position: Negotiable; commensurate with education and/or experience, if approved

Location: South Lincoln DHHS Office, but will travel as needed.

This position will provide legal support to the Division of Children and Family Services as a juvenile court attorney for the Southeast Service Area. The attorney in this position will provide legal guidance to DHHS case managers and administrators and will appear as a special assistant attorney general representing the Department in juvenile court proceedings. The attorney will be based in the Lincoln office and will primarily attend court in Lancaster County, but may travel to surrounding counties as needed. This position will also provide litigation support to the agency and Attorney General's Office, as needed. This may include the handling of appeals filed with the Nebraska appellate courts on behalf of the agency. Additional duties of this courtroom attorney may include conducting privilege reviews for compliance with public records requests and discovery requests, as needed.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• In accordance with Section 7-101, Nebraska Revised, incumbents in this class must be admitted to the Nebraska Bar. We will consider candidates who will graduate with the minimum qualifications by May of 2024 that are taking the July, 2024 bar exam that will be sworn in during September, 2024. We will also consider candidates admitted to the bar in another jurisdiction eligible to be admitted to the Nebraska Bar by Motion contingent upon them becoming admitted to the Nebraska Bar. Applicants in the following classes must meet the following minimum qualifications at the time of hire:
  • Attorney I
    • Requires graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the Nebraska bar.
    • Rate of pay $24.385-$35.947 per hour, commensurate with experience.
  • Attorney II
    • Requires graduation from an accredited law school, admission to the Nebraska bar, and at least one year of experience as an attorney practicing law.
    • Rate of pay $28.184-$41.547 per hour, commensurate with experience.
  • Attorney III
    • Requires graduation from an accredited law school, admission to the Nebraska bar, and at least three years of experience as an attorney practicing law.
    • Rate of pay $34.50-$51.747 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience or familiarity with juvenile law

Knowledge, skills and abilities: Provide legal support to the areas within public health; interpret and apply statutes, case law, decision of court/administrative hearings, federal and state regulations, and administrative rules and policies on a variety of legal issues; effectively communicate and interact with legal associates, other governmental employees, and the public; formulate legal opinions and recommendations based on legal research, identify critical elements of legal questions or issues; and use of a computer for word processing, research, meetings and communication, and case information/filing.

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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