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<b>Description</b>
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Are you a licensed attorney in the State of Nebraska looking for an opportunity to join a workplace that will help you start or progress your career? Is work-life balance and flexibility important to you? Are you ready to join a successful legal team committed to the protection of Nebraska consumers through common-sense regulation of the insurance industry? If so, the Nebraska Department of Insurance has an exciting opportunity for you to join our legal division supporting the mission and goals of the agency.
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<br> The Nebraska Department of Insurance protects Nebraskans through financial and market-based regulatory oversight of the insurance industry in the state. Our attorneys manage enforcement case files, independently prosecute cases, serve as hearing officers, conduct legal research on complex matters of insurance law, and provide general legal support to the rest of the Department. The specific duties assigned to this position will be based, in part, on the experiences and strengths of the successful applicant.
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<br> At the State, we believe our teammates are our most valuable asset, so we love to offer opportunities to develop and grow them to be able to create opportunities for advancement. With this position, if you have graduated from an accredited school of law and are admitted to the Nebraska Bar, we'd love to invite you to apply for the entry-level Attorney I position with the expectation that you'd be promoted to Attorney II and Attorney III after you attain the minimum qualifications for those jobs. If you already have several years of experience, we'd love to discuss this in relation to the Attorney II or Attorney III level!
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<br> Attorney I range: $23.22-$24.38/hour
<br> Attorney II range: $26.84-$28.18/hour
<br> Attorney III range: $32.85-$34.50/hour
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<br> Before we dive into what we need, let us show off what you get!
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<li>Workplace flexibility</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>
<li>A safe and secure environment</li>
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<br> 1526 K Street, Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68508
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<b>Examples of Work</b>
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This attorney will be responsible for the following duties:
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<li>Research issues, render opinions, and enforce and administer the law under the General Counsel's supervision concerning all areas of insurance law.</li>
<li>Coordinate with case investigators to ensure information is gathered for successful case preparation and to facilitate the administration and enforcement of agency statutory authority.</li>
<li>Respond to inquiries from other divisions within the Department of Insurance, insurers, insurance producers, and the public, and will draft letters and memoranda on issues as requested by the General Counsel or Director.</li>
<li>Draft correspondence, motions, pleadings, findings of fact, conclusions of law, rules, orders, and other legal documents to provide legal assistance to teammates or to agency management.</li>
<li>Prosecute violations of law against licensed individuals and entities at administrative hearings. Such prosecution includes conducting and preparing direct and cross-examinations, opening and closing statements, and settlement negotiations, as well as conferring with other Divisions at the Department of Insurance, witnesses, other attorneys, and other government officials.</li>
<li>Serve as hearing officer on behalf of the Director for the Department.</li>
<li>Occasionally provide public presentations to consumer, agent, and industry groups.</li>
<li>Participate in the adoption and amendment of insurance laws and Department regulations and may, subject to approval by the Director and General Counsel, be assigned to participate in various task force, committee, and sub-committee meetings with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).</li>
<li>Assist the Deputy Director/General Counsel and other Department personnel as needed.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification. #CB</li>
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<b>Qualifications / Requirements</b>
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Attorney I: Graduation from an accredited school of law and admission to the Nebraska Bar.
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<br> Attorney II: One year of experience as an attorney practicing law and providing legal services such as preparing cases,
<br> advising clients, and/or interpreting laws or administrative policies.
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<br> Attorney III: 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. In accordance with Section 7-101, Nebraska Revised, Reissued Statutes of l943, incumbents in this class must be admitted to the Nebraska Bar.
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<b>Please submit a writing sample and three references along with the application.</b>
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<br> Preference will be given to candidates that possess a combination of the following preferred experience/qualifications:
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<li>Experience working in or regulating the insurance industry</li>
<li>Litigation or other demonstrated experience in in interpreting insurance laws</li>
<li>Familiarity with the Nebraska Administrative Procedures Act</li>
<li>Experience serving as an administrative hearing officer</li>
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<br> Other: Candidates who have obtained a Juris Doctor degree but are not licensed to practice law in Nebraska may be considered for provisional employment for up to six months. Any such provisional employment must occur within or coincide with a probationary period in accordance with Title 273, Nebraska Administrative Code, Chapter 6. Licensure to practice law in the state of Nebraska must be obtained within the probationary period for continued employment. Such candidates may not perform those job duties that require a license to practice law until such proper licensure is obtained.
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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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