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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:

Education - Agency 13


Location:

Lincoln NE


Hiring Rate:

$40.574


Job Posting:

JR2025- Legal Counsel (Legal Counsel II) (Open)


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

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Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Education is looking for a Legal Counsel to join our high functioning legal team and provide legal assistance and opinions to provide overall agency support.

The hiring team is looking for candidates with high integrity attention to detail and critical thinking and analytical skills. This position will spend some time with contracts and procurement so previous experience with contract and procurement law is preferred. If you have administrative hearing experience thats a plus!



**The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.**

Office Location: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St Lincoln NE.

Pay Grade 11: $84393.74/year

This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Teammates Enjoy

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $31600 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at benefits paid time off and retirement

  • Thirteen paid holidays per year
  • Essential Functions

    Working Conditions and Travel:

    This position requires approximately 75% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 25% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as meetings hearings and trainings. There is also approximately five days of overnight travel per year.

    Requirements / Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school admission to practice law in Nebraska and two years of experience in the practice of law.

    Preferred Qualifications: Experience with administrative hearings state procurement law and drafting reviewing and interpreting contracts.

    If you have any questions about this posting or working at NDE please email us at .





    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.

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    Full-Time

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