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<b>Description</b>
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The Department of Administrative Services is seeking an Attorney III to serve as the Deputy Employee Relations Administrator and offering an opportunity to use their legal expertise in the improvement of state government operations and the lives of state teammates. The Employee Relations team is focused on providing the best environment, tools, and information to all state teammates via consultation and bargaining efforts. This position serves that mission as a consultant to agency partners, an encompassing resource for labor relations and personnel legal matters impacting the entire state, and as an assistant spokesperson in labor contract negotiations.
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<br> Check out some of our benefit and fringe offerings!
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<li>13 paid holidays</li>
<li>Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately</li>
<li>Military leave</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 insurance plans</li>
<li>Dental and 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>
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<br> Hiring Rate: $32.857 - $34.500; Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved. Effective July 1, 2023, pay rate will increase to $34.499 - $36.225.
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<b>Examples of Work</b>
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<li>Confer with legal associates, officials, executive leaders, and others to review and prepare action or responses to legal, administrative, and contract issues, as well as weigh in on contractual proposals.</li>
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<li>Participate in the review of contracts and policy in reference to statutory authority, legal form, general principles, and compliance with various regulations.</li>
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<li>Research, investigate and confer with partners in gathering and preparing information for legal, administrative and contract issues, as well as interpreting, developing, and advocating solutions to contract administration, employee grievances, and other legal matters.</li>
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<li>Assisting in the negotiation of union labor contracts by representing the state at the bargaining table, preparing, and coordinating exhibits and proposals to align with budgetary and policy goals, and participating in and coordinating impasse and settlement activities.</li>
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<li>Assist in managing the grievance process through researching and interpreting legal precedents, case reports, State/Federal laws and other legal or regulatory documents</li>
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<li>Support state positions on contract language in negotiations and arbitrations and serve as a hearing officer in some grievance cases under the Personnel Rules & Regulations and union labor contracts.</li>
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<li>Other responsibilities as assigned within the scope of the classification.</li>
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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 1943, must be admitted to the Nebraska Bar.<br> <br> PREFERRED: Prefer applicants who have served as a consultant, legal counsel or partner with human resources or management in the administration of labor contracts, resolving contractual or legal disputes, and creation of policy. It is also beneficial to have a strong research background with emphasis in economics/statistics or human resources. Experience working with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation process helpful.<br> <br> OTHER: Regular and reliable attendance is required.</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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