**Description**
The CP Division enforces the Consumer Protection Act and other state and
federal laws prohibiting unfair or deceptive business practices, antitrust
matters, and performing charities enforcement. It investigates potentially
unlawful conduct, and, when appropriate, files enforcement actions in state or
federal court. It also works cooperatively with other state Attorney General
offices to further multistate investigations and litigation. This position
will assist with those investigations and handle all phases of civil
litigation, including discovery, motions practice, trial, and appeal.
Salary commensurate with comparable state agency positions and candidate
experience. Full-time benefits available.
**Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and references to
Dana Hoffman, Director of Operations (dana.hoffman@nebraska.gov). Questions
regarding the position may also be directed to the same email address.**
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.
1221 N St. Lincoln, NE
**Examples of Work**
These cases will require the candidate to:
* Manage a robust caseload;
* Direct investigations by providing guidance and legal counsel to the Division’s investigators and auditors;
* Draft memoranda, pleadings, motions and other litigation documents;
* Review and analyze documents and other evidence produced to, or obtained by, the Division in the course of an investigation;
* Prepare investigators, auditors and other witnesses to provide testimony in court;
* Provide analysis of proposed legislation relevant to the Division’s work;
* Collaborate with state and federal law enforcement agencies in the investigation and resolution of cases of common concern;
* Utilize the Division’s electronic case management system to record case activity;
* Maintain confidentiality regarding ongoing investigations and other matters not subject to public disclosure;
* Work independently to resolve each case, either through litigation or negotiation.
* Litigate case from the investigative stage through the appellate stages.
**Qualifications / Requirements**
REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an ABA accredited law school and a license to
practice law in Nebraska, or clear ability to be licensed in Nebraska as soon
as possible. Minimum two years’ experience in a law firm or government agency.
PREFERRED: Complex litigation experience. Experience representing a law
enforcement or regulatory agency.
OTHER: Applicant accepting a job offer must pass a background check.
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
Maintains and demonstrates a high level of professionalism and the ability to
communicate effectively with others. Must be dependable, focused, detail-
oriented and accurate in their work. Strong legal writing and oral advocacy
skills required.
Candidates with knowledge of state consumer protection laws, or prosecutorial
experience, are preferred. A demonstrated commitment to public interest work
is also considered. Some travel will be necessary and required.
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! For more information on
benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit:
http://statejobs.nebraska.gov/benefits.html