Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Attorney General - Agency 11



Location:

Lincoln, NE



Hiring Rate:

$0.000



Job Posting:

JR2024-00004819 Spire Fellow (Open)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
02-28-2025



Job Description:

Spire Fellowship


The Nebraska Department of Justice is currently seeking a recent law-school graduate for the Spire Fellowship. Named for former Attorney General, Nebraska Bar Association President, and philanthropist Robert M. Spire, the Fellowship affords young, motivated lawyers hands-on experience in the Office of the Solicitor General.


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 State's participation in multi-state litigation. The Spire Fellow will work alongside the attorneys in the Office of the Solicitor General, including briefing and potentially arguing appeals.


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 General's Office
Email: AGO.recruiting@nebraska.gov



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:https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/attorneys/admission-practice-law/application-motion


• Excellent legal writing skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Judicial clerkship experience


• Fewer than five years of legal experience


• Law review experience

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Competitive salary


• Comprehensive benefits package

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.






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: 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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