Attorney III

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services Agency 25

Location:

Omaha NE

Hiring Rate:

$36.950

Job Posting:

JRAttorney III (Open)

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Job Description:

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


LOCATION: Omaha State Office Building but will travel as needed.

HIRING RATE OF POSITION: $35.190 52.782 Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

Heres how we reward our employees:
Statematched retirement contribution of 156!
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
A culture that embraces worklife balance
Tuition reimbursement program
79 employerpaid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employerpaid $20000 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!

This position will provide legal support to the Division of Children and Family Services as a juvenile court attorney in the Omaha area. The attorney in this position will appear as a special assistant attorney general representing the Department in juvenile court proceedings. The attorney will be based in the Omaha office and will primarily attend court in Douglas and Sarpy counties but may travel to surrounding counties as needed. This position will also provide litigation support to the agency and Attorney Generals Office as needed. This may include the handling of appeals filed with the Nebraska appellate courts on behalf of the agency.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:Three years of experience as an attorney practicing law and providing legal services such as preparing and trying cases advising clients and/or interpreting laws or administrative policies.

Legal Requirements: In accordance with Section 7101 Nebraska Revised Reissued Statutes of l943 incumbents in this class must be admitted to the Nebraska Bar.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior work experience in the field of juvenile law.

Knowledge of: State and/or federal statutory and case law and constitutional provisions pertinent to agency programs; the techniques of preparing or drafting legal document and forms; judicial procedures and rules of evidence; the principles and practices of legal research; the procedures of trial and administrative hearings; the principles and practices of criminal and civil law administration. Skill in: preparing summaries legal analyses findings and conclusions briefs and other legal documents negotiating and communicating with others sufficient to persuade their acceptance of contentious goals or viewpoints; analyzing and interpreting various factors perspectives and options and applying critical thinking to resolve issues. Ability to: prepare and communicate in person and by telephone emails summaries and correspondence the facts and arguments of a case to persuade others to accept the viewpoint presented; interact with legal associates other governmental employees the public and representatives of parties involved in a case; formulate legal opinions and recommendations based on legal research and investigations; conduct legal research and investigations; identify critical elements of legal questions or issues and select appropriate course of action; prepare drafts of legal documents and forms; interpret and apply statutes case law decisions of judicial and administrative hearings and administrative rules and policies.

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! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: 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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