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<b>Description</b>
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<p>The Nebraska Department of Justice / Nebraska Attorney General’s Office is currently seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Attorney General ("AAG") in the Office's Civil Litigation Bureau.<br> <br> Salary commensurate with comparable state agency positions and candidate experience. Full-time state benefits available. The Assistant Attorney General will work from the Nebraska Department of Justice’s office located at 1221 N Street in Lincoln.<br> <br> 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. Veterans preference applicable.<br> <br> <b>Please email a cover letter, writing sample and resume to:</b><br> Nebraska Attorney General’s Office<br> Email AGO.recruiting@nebraska.gov</p>
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<b>Examples of Work</b>
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<p>The AAG will appear on behalf of and in defense of the State in all state and federal district courts with potential for appellate practice. The position allows for experience in a variety of practice areas including employment, contracts, section 1983 defense, APA claims and constitutional questions.</p>
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<b>Qualifications / Requirements</b>
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<p>REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an ABA accredited law school and a license to practice law in Nebraska, or clear ability to be licensed in Nebraska by motion; Minimum at least one year of experience in a private law firm or government agency or at least one year as a judicial clerk. Excellent legal writing skills and demonstrated work ethic.<br> <br> PREFERRED: Three or more years of civil litigation, appellate advocacy or criminal prosecution experience. Demonstrated subject matter expertise in the relevant position. Judicial clerkship experience.<br> <br> OTHER: Some travel required. A criminal history and abuse background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. For further information: www.ago.nebraska.gov</p>
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<b>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</b>
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<p>Excellent legal writing skill is required. Prior experience in motions practice, depositions, and appearance before state or federal tribunals highly preferred.</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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