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Hiring Agency:
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<br> Location:
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<br> Hiring Rate:
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<br> Job Posting:
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<br> Job Description:
</div> Does a Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. job with EXCELLENT WORK-LIFE BALANCE appeal to you? If you’re interested in appearing in court representing Nebraska’s child welfare agency and protecting Nebraska’s vulnerable children, apply today!
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<br> This position will provide legal support to the Division of Children and Family Services as a juvenile court attorney for our Office of Juvenile Services and Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers in the Omaha area and Northeast Nebraska. The attorney in this position will appear as a special assistant attorney general representing the Department in juvenile court proceedings. The attorney will be based in the Omaha office and will primarily attend court in Douglas and Sarpy counties, but may travel to surrounding counties as needed. This position will also provide litigation support to the agency and Attorney General's Office, as needed. This may include the handling of appeals filed with the Nebraska appellate courts on behalf of the agency. Additional duties of this courtroom attorney may include conducting privilege reviews for compliance with public records requests and discovery requests, as needed.
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<br> LOCATION: Omaha State Office Building, but will travel as needed.
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<br> HIRING RATE OF POSITION: Negotiable; commensurate with education and/or experience, if approved.
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<br> Here's how we reward our employees:
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<li>State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!</li>
<li>13 paid holidays</li>
<li>Generous leave accruals that begin immediately</li>
<li>A culture that embraces work-life balance</li>
<li>Tuition reimbursement 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>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>Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program</li>
<li>Fun, inviting teammates</li>
<li>No billable hour requirements!</li>
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<br> Requirements / Qualifications:
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Minimum Qualifications: 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.
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Legal Requirements: In accordance with Section 7-101, Nebraska Revised, incumbents in this class must be admitted to the Nebraska Bar.
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Preferred Qualifications: Prior work experience in the field of juvenile law.
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<br> Knowledge of: State and/or federal statutory and case law and constitutional provisions pertinent to agency programs; the techniques of preparing or drafting legal document and forms; judicial procedures and rules of evidence; the principles and practices of legal research; the procedures of trial and administrative hearings; the principles and practices of criminal and civil law administration. Skill in: preparing summaries, legal analyses, findings and conclusions, briefs and other legal documents, negotiating and communicating with others sufficient to persuade their acceptance of contentious goals or viewpoints; analyzing and interpreting various factors, perspectives, and options and applying critical thinking to resolve issues. Ability to: prepare and communicate in person and by telephone, emails, summaries, and correspondence, the facts and arguments of a case to persuade others to accept the viewpoint presented; interact with legal associates, other governmental employees, the public, and representatives of parties involved in a case; formulate legal opinions and recommendations based on legal research and investigations; conduct legal research and investigations; identify critical elements of legal questions or issues and select appropriate course of action; prepare drafts of legal documents and forms; interpret and apply statutes, case law, decisions of judicial and administrative hearings, and administrative rules and policies.
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<br> Benefits
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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> Equal Opportunity Statement
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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.
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