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Lincoln, NE - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25


Location:

Lincoln NE


Hiring Rate:

$37.782


Job Posting:

JR2025- Lead Operations Attorney (Open)


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Job Description:

This Lead Operations Attorney position will manage the administration direction and coordination of a team of attorneys who provide legal support for the general operational needs of DHHS. The Operations Legal Team provides advice and counsel to management and programs on various matters including contract law government procurement and federal grant administration. The team also represents DHHS in employment matters; develops responses to tort/contract/miscellaneous claims made against DHHS; collects debt on behalf of DHHS; and assists in the handling of discovery public records responses and records retention.

Responsibilities of the Lead Operations Attorney include supervision management and mentoring of the teams work goals and performance as well as ensuring consistent application of administrative policies procedures and legal requirements.

How we reward our employees:
Stable Employment
13 paid holidays (including Arbor Day!)
Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year accruing immediately Military leave civil service leave funeral leave and more
156% (thats not a typo!) state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health dental vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Fun and inviting teammates

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



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 7-101 Nebraska Revised Reissued Statutes of l943 incumbents in this class must be admitted to the Nebraska Bar.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing or leading legal staff or legal operations. Experience with contract law; federal block or state grants; public contracting; software licensing agreements; Experience with employment and labor relations.



Knowledge skills and abilities

Excellent legal research and communication skills. Ability to interpret and communicate the legal effect of transactional documents; analyze the application of relevant law to specific facts; recognize the impact of developing legislation and case law on the agency and its programs; and interpret complex federal and state constitutional statutory and regulatory law. Ability to formulate legal opinions and recommendations based on legal research and investigations; conduct or coordinate legal research interpret and apply statutes case law decisions of judicial and administrative hearings and administrative rules and policies; assign and evaluate work of assigned staff.




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.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

Employment Type

Full-Time

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