Assistant Solicitor General
Lincoln, NE - USA
Job Summary
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Attorney General - Agency 11
Location:
Hiring Rate:
Job Posting:
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):
Job Description:
The Office of the Solicitor General frequently represents the State its officers and agencies in cases presenting high-profile or high-stakes questions. The Office of the Solicitor General also provides legal advice to the Attorney General drafts formal opinions of the Attorney General and advises on the States participation in multi-state addition to fulfilling these duties the Assistant Solicitor General will also research and propose ideas for affirmative litigation to advance the States interests.
The successful candidate will have excellent legal writing skills and legal judgment. The successful candidate must also be able to efficiently research and analyze complex legal problems. Some travel may be required.
Applicant accepting a job offer must pass a background check.
Please email a cover letter resume and one or two writing samples to:
Nebraska Attorney Generals Office
Email:
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school
- License to practice law in Nebraska or a willingness to become licensed to practice law in Nebraska. For more information on admission by motion in Nebraska visit: least one year of experience in practice or as a judicial clerk
- Excellent legal writing skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Judicial clerkship experience
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Remote work may be possible
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.
If youre currently employed by the State of Nebraska please dont apply through this external career site. Instead log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: 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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
About Company
The Official Nebraska Government Website, Nebraska.gov is your link to all resources, news, statistics, & online services in the state of Nebraska. We enable citizens and businesses to interact with government, securely and efficiently.