**Description**
Under the limited supervision of the Executive Board Chairperson of the
Legislative Council, provides legal and administrative support regarding all
administrative, management and policy issues.
$73,653 to $122,776 dependent on education and experience
Work hours: 8-5, Monday - Friday
Job location: State Capitol, Lincoln, NE
**Examples of Work**
Essential job duties
Advises chairperson and members of the Executive Board on all matters relating
to the administrative, management and policy issues affecting the Nebraska
Unicameral. This includes but is not limited to legal matters affecting the
Legislative Council, human resource issues and internal operating matters.
Responds to all human resource questions from legislators and legislative
staff. This includes but is not limited to family and medical leave, grievance
procedures, salary appeals, harassment claims and staffing issues.
Researches, drafts and implements internal policies pertaining to the
Legislative Council.
Oversees all activities and information requests involving the Executive
Board's activities, policies and procedures.
Drafts bills and amendments that affect the business of the Legislative
Council.
Researches, summarizes and analyzes all bills and constitutional amendments
the Executive Board public hearings.
Assists with new session organizational issues such as new staff orientations
and office assignments,.
Participates in Reference Committee meetings to refer bills and resolutions to
the appropriate standing committee.
Responds to physical environment issues and advises the Coordinator of
Legislative Services and the Legislative Business Manager.
Performs other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications / Requirements**
REQUIREMENTS: This position requires graduation from a recognized law school
plus a license to practice law in the State of Nebraska and six (6) years of
experience as a legal counsel within the Legislature or an equivalent
position. At least two (2) years previous experience must include supervisory
responsibilities.
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
Knowledge of: employment law; case and statutory law; procedural law rules and
regulations; research techniques; the structure and operation of the
Unicameral and its divisions; the legislative process; legislative rules;
conventions of bill drafting; legislative hearing procedures; the structure
and operation of state government; legal memo and brief preparation.
Ability to: communicate effectively at many levels; summarize complex and
voluminous data into a concise format (written or oral); present information
to groups with diverse backgrounds; interact well with a diverse group of
people; organize and plan work; work independently with minimal supervision;
work under pressure; define and analyze problems; and maintain
confidentiality.
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
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