General Counsel

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Hiring Agency:

Attorney General - Agency 11

Location:

Lincoln Job Posting

Hiring Rate:

$0.000

Classification Salary Range:

$1.00 - $1,000.00

Job Posting:

JR2024-00006004 General Counsel (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

05-31-2025

Job Description:

The Nebraska Attorney Generals Office is currently seeking applicants for the position of General Counsel. The General Counsel is a front office attorney who works directly with the Attorney General and who is responsible for policy making efforts, coordinating special litigation, and leading on other projects.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Leading the Attorney General Offices policy team;
Coordinating multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams regarding special litigation, policy, and other projects;
Working closely with external governmental offices, including members of the Nebraska Legislature and personnel within the offices of constitutional officers and state agencies;
Advising the Attorney General.

Please email a cover letter, writing sample and resume to the Nebraska Attorney Generals Office.
Email [email protected]

Full-time state benefits available.

The Nebraska Department of Justice is dedicated to assuring equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel administration without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, or religious creed and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights. Veterans' preference applicable.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have at least 4-5 years of civil litigation or policy-making experience.

Preferred Qualifications: A federal clerkship and big firm experience is preferred.

Other: Some travel throughout the state of Nebraska and United States required. A criminal history and abuse background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. For further information: www.ago.nebraska.gov/jobs

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.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

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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