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Job Description:
The Nebraska Public Service Commission is an agency of thoughtful professionals committed to advocating for the public we serve and the industries we regulate. Created in 1885, the Commission regulates several public industries, including telecommunications, natural gas, transportation, grain warehouses and dealers, and modular housing and recreational vehicles.
We are seeking a self-motivated Law Clerk to join our Legal Team. Under direct supervision, the Law Clerk will assist agency attorneys with legal research, analysis, and writing in areas of administrative law, civil procedure, and public utility regulation. There will also be opportunity to observe hearings, public meetings, and other events.
A successful candidate will have strong research and writing skills and an interest in the Commission's areas of regulation, litigation, administrative law and/or public interest law.
Conduct legal research for agency attorneys.
Analyze federal and state laws related to administrative law, civil procedure, and public utility regulation.
Assist in drafting and proofreading legal documents and/or correspondence such as Commission Orders, memorandums, agreements, regulations, subpoenas, motions, and discovery.
If eligible, may represent agency in administrative hearings under supervision of a licensed attorney pursuant to Certified Senior Law Student rule.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Current enrollment at a law school approved by the American Bar Association and completion or pending completion of one year of law school. Open to 2L or 3L students.
Hiring Rate: $16.50/hr
Knowledge of: legal research methods and case analysis
Skills in: legal research and writing, legal analysis, document drafting
Ability to: analyze and interpret statutes and agency rules and regulations; draft legal documents such as Commission orders and legal memoranda.
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.
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.
