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<b>Description</b>
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Do you like appearing in court and thinking on your feet? Are you a natural problem solver? Does a Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., job allowing for an excellent work-life balance appeal to you? If so, APPLY TODAY!
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<br> What we can offer you:
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<li>Stable Employment</li>
<li>13 paid holidays (including Arbor Day!)</li>
<li>Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year, accruing immediately</li>
<li>Military leave, civil service leave, funeral leave, and more</li>
<li>156% (that’s not a typo!) state-matched retirement</li>
<li>Tuition reimbursement</li>
<li>Employee assistance program</li>
<li>79% employer paid health, dental, vision insurance plans</li>
<li>Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy</li>
<li>Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal government</li>
<li>Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State</li>
<li>Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service</li>
<li>Training and Development based on your career aspirations</li>
<li>Fun and inviting teammates</li>
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<br> Hiring Rate: $36.225 with 5% increase after successful completion of probation period. Negotiable; commensurate with education and/or experience, if approved.
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<b>Examples of Work</b>
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<p>This position will provide legal support to the Division of Children and Family Services as a juvenile court attorney for the Southeast Service Area. The attorney in this position will provide legal guidance to DHHS case managers and administrators and will appear as a special assistant attorney general representing the Department in juvenile court proceedings.<br> <br> The attorney will based in the Lincoln office and will primarily attend court in Lancaster County, but may travel to surrounding counties as needed. This position will also provide litigation support to the agency and Attorney General's Office, as needed. This may include the handling of appeals filed with the Nebraska appellate courts on behalf of the agency.<br> <br> Additional duties of this courtroom attorney may include conducting privilege reviews for compliance with public records requests and discovery requests, as needed.</p>
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<b>Qualifications / Requirements</b>
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<p>REQUIREMENTS: Three years of experience as an attorney practicing law and providing legal services such as preparing and trying cases, advising clients, and/or interpreting laws or administrative policies.<br> <br> 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.<br> <br> PREFERRED: Experience or familiarity with juvenile law.</p>
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<b>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</b>
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<p>Ability to: provide legal support to the agency in juvenile court proceedings; interpret and apply statutes, case law, decisions of court/administrative hearings, federal and state regulations, and administrative rules and policies on a variety of legal issues; effectively communicate and interact with legal associates, other government employees, and the public; conduct legal research; formulate legal opinions and recommendations based on legal research; identify critical elements of legal questions or issues; and use a computer for word processing and research.</p>
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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.
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<br> Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
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