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<p>Are you interested in defending clients charged with serious crimes of violence, including murder in the first degree, throughout Nebraska? Is the protection of criminal defendants’ Constitutional rights important to you? Would you like to work on cases that have interesting and unique questions of law? If so, the Nebraska Commission on Public Advocacy (Commission) has an opening for an Attorney III position that is just waiting for you.<br> <br> The Commission is a state agency which provides court appointed legal representation to indigent clients charged with serious crimes of violence in counties throughout Nebraska. Our attorneys work independently and in conjunction with other attorneys in the office or with local public defenders and appointed counsel.<br> <br> Salary is commensurate with other state agency positions; and, for qualified candidates, an expected minimum annual salary of $105,000.<br> <br> Other benefits include:</p>
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<li> 13 paid holidays (Arbor Day included)</li>
<li> Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately</li>
<li> 156% state-matched retirement</li>
<li> Employee assistance program</li>
<li> State 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 (PSLF) through the Federal government</li>
<li> And more!</li>
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<b>Examples of Work</b>
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<li>Defending indigent clients in criminal cases involving violent felony offenses constituting a Class IIA felony or greater as assigned by the Chief Counsel. These include but are not limited to: murder in the first and second degree; manslaughter; child abuse resulting in death; sexual assault and sexual assault of a minor; robbery; kidnapping; and cases in which a charge of use of a weapon to commit a felony is charged.</li>
<li> Trying cases to juries and or to the bench.</li>
<li> Conducting review of discovery and investigation as needed.</li>
<li> Conducting direct appeals or postconviction proceedings as assigned.</li>
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<b>Qualifications / Requirements</b>
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<p>REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice in Nebraska or clear ability to be licensed in Nebraska by motion; Be experienced and active in criminal defense, with no less than three years experience in the litigation of criminal cases (consideration will be given to outstanding applicants with prosecution experience or civil litigation experience); Have five years of professional experience as an attorney and tried at least five jury trials to completions (felony/misdemeanor or combination of both); Experience in criminal appellate work is preferred but not required.<br> <br> OTHER: Travel throughout the state is required. Travel will generally be done by rental car paid for by the Commission. Overnight stays are paid through the Commission. Travel expenses are compensated for including a Per Diem for meals.</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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