Spire Fellow

State of Nebraska

Location
Nebraska
Description
<div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-jobDescriptionText jobsearch-JobComponent-description css-kqe8pq eu4oa1w0"><div> <div> The work we do matters! </div> <div> Hiring Agency: </div> Attorney General - Agency 11 <div> <br> Location: </div> Lincoln Job Posting <div> <br> Hiring Rate: </div> $0.000 <div> <br> Classification Salary Range: </div> $1.00 - $1,000.00 <div> <br> Job Posting: </div> JR2024-00004819 Spire Fellow (Open) <div> <br> Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): </div> 02-28-2025 <div> <br> Job Description: </div> Spire Fellowship <br> <br> The Nebraska Department of Justice is currently seeking a recent law-school graduate for the Spire Fellowship. Named for former Attorney General, Nebraska Bar Association President, and philanthropist Robert M. Spire, the Fellowship affords young, motivated lawyers hands-on experience in the Office of the Solicitor General. <br> <br> The Office of the Solicitor General frequently represents the State, its officers, and agencies in cases presenting high-profile or high-stakes questions. The Office of the Solicitor General also provides legal advice to the Attorney General, drafts formal opinions of the Attorney General, and advises on the State’s participation in multi-state litigation. The Spire Fellow will work alongside the attorneys in the Office of the Solicitor General, including briefing and potentially arguing appeals. <br> <br> The successful candidate will have excellent legal writing skills and legal judgment. The successful candidate must also be able to efficiently research and analyze complex legal problems. Some travel may be required. <br> <br> Applicant accepting a job offer must pass a background check. <br> Please email a cover letter, resume, and one or two writing samples to: <br> Nebraska Attorney General’s Office <br> Email: AGO.recruiting@nebraska.gov <div></div> <div> <br> Requirements / Qualifications: </div> <div> Minimum Qualifications: </div> <ul> <li> Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school</li> <li> License to practice law in Nebraska or a willingness to become licensed to practice law in Nebraska. For more information on admission by motion in Nebraska, visit: <div> https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/attorneys/admission-practice-law/application-motion </div></li> <li> Excellent legal writing skills</li> </ul> <div></div> <div> Preferred Qualifications: </div> <ul> <li> Judicial clerkship experience</li> <li> Fewer than five years of legal experience</li> <li> Law review experience</li> </ul> <div></div> <div> <br> SALARY AND BENEFITS </div> <ul> <li> Competitive salary</li> <li> Comprehensive benefits package</li> </ul> <div></div> <div> 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. </div> <div></div> <div> <br> Benefits </div> <div> 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. </div> <div></div> <div> <br> Equal Opportunity Statement </div> <div> 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. </div> <div></div> <div> Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. </div> </div> <br> <div> <p>Instructions for Applying</p> <p></p> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> Important points to remember when applying: </div> <ul> <li> The employment application is required and is the primary source of information used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements of the job.</li> <li> Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are rejected.</li> <li> You will not be allowed to change your application after you have applied for a position and you cannot re-apply for the the same position unless it is posted again.</li> <li> You have the opportunity to attach a resume; however, it should not be used to replace any information asked for on the official application.</li> <li> When you have successfully applied for a job, you will receive a confirmation on the screen and your application will be available on your Candidate Home page.</li> </ul> <div> We encourage you to use the Search for Jobs feature to find jobs that are available in a particular location or a job that matches your work experience. </div> <div></div> <div> Applicants who need accommodation in the selection process should request this in advance. Requests can be made by contacting the Nebraska State Personnel Office 1526 K Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE. (402)471-2075. </div> <div></div> <div> These positions are subject to application of Veterans' Preference. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div></div>
Posted
Updated
Practice Areas
Litigation
Experience
1+ year
Employer Type
Government