ATTORNEY at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Parole Board - Agency 15



Location:

Lincoln, NE



Hiring Rate:

$35.190



Job Posting:

JR2025-00014745 ATTORNEY (Open)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
04-03-2025



Job Description:

This position will assist the Board of Parole in applying all applicable legal standards to its proceedings, decisions procedures, and policies; assist the Nebraska Attorney General office in litigation; recommend policy updates, as needed.


This position is in office Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm located at 2717 S. 8th St, Ste 4 Lincoln, NE 68502.


Look at what we have to offer!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) 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, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment


At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!



Job duties

• Confer with agency leadership, staff, and other interested parties to advise the Board.


• Contribute to or coordinate legal research and investigations to facilitate decisions by the Board.


• Drafts correspondence, motions, pleadings, findings of fact, conclusions of law, agency rules and regulations, orders, and other legal documents to provide legal assistance to other legal counsel or agency management.


• Advise agency in drafting, reviewing, and analyzing potential legislative proposals.


• Prepare analysis and legal documents for use by the Attorney General and/or County Attorney's Offices in prosecuting civil or criminal cases.


• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.

Requirements / Qualifications




Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited school of law and admission to the Nebraska Bar.



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: Graduation from an accredited school of law and admission to the Nebraska Bar. One year of experience as an attorney practicing law including preparing cases, advising clients, and/or interpreting laws and/or administrative policies. In accordance with Section 7-101, Nebraska Revised, Reissued Statutes of l943, persons in this class must be admitted to the Nebraska Bar. Demonstrated knowledge, expertise, and practice in administrative law and parole statutes



Other: Regular and reliable attendance is required.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities




Knowledge of: State and/or federal statutory and case law and constitutional provisions pertinent to agency programs; the techniques of preparing or drafting legal document and forms; judicial procedures and rules of evidence; the principles and practices of legal research; the procedures of trial and administrative hearings; the principles and practices of criminal and civil law administration.



Skill In: preparing summaries, legal analyses, findings and conclusions, briefs and other legal documents, negotiating and communicating with others sufficient to persuade their acceptance of contentious goals or viewpoints; analyzing and interpreting various factors, perspectives, and options and applying critical thinking to resolve issues.



Ability To: prepare and communicate in person and by telephone, emails, summaries, and correspondence, the facts and arguments of a case to persuade others to accept the viewpoint presented; interact with legal associates, other governmental employees, the public, and representatives of parties involved in a case; formulate legal opinions and recommendations based on legal research and investigations; conduct legal research and investigations; identify critical elements of legal questions or issues and select appropriate course of action; prepare drafts of legal documents and forms; interpret and apply statutes, case law, decisions of judicial and administrative hearings, and administrative rules and policies.






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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