Attorney III - Hearing Officer
About The Position
The Attorney III - Hearing Officer conducts administrative hearings in public assistance appeals under the Administrative Procedure Act. The role requires an active Nebraska State Bar license and the ability to use communication and courtroom skills to manage hearings. The hearing officer administers oaths, questions witnesses, and rules on motions and the admissibility of evidence, applying knowledge of evidence rules to respond promptly to objections and motions. The position applies statutes, regulations, and case law to evaluate evidence and reach appropriate conclusions in agency appeals. It also involves legal research, writing, and issue spotting; preparing proposed and final written orders that bind agency conduct; and consulting with the decision maker about proposed orders. The role is based at the State Office Building in Lincoln, Nebraska, and has no billable-hour requirements.
Requirements
- At least three years of experience as an attorney practicing law and providing legal services, such as preparing and trying cases, advising clients, and interpreting laws or administrative policies.
- Admission to the Nebraska Bar, as required by Section 7-101 of the Nebraska Revised Reissued Statutes of 1943.
- Excellent communication skills and ease in controlling a courtroom setting.
- Excellent legal research, writing, and issue-spotting skills.
- Thorough knowledge of the rules of evidence and the ability to rule quickly on objections and motions.
- Skill in applying law and evaluating evidence.
Nice To Haves
- Courtroom experience.
- Appellate experience.
- Litigation and trial experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct administrative hearings in public assistance appeals pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act.
- Administer oaths and question witnesses.
- Rule on motions, objections, and the admissibility of evidence.
- Apply statutes, regulations, case law, and rules of evidence to evaluate evidence and reach conclusions in agency appeals.
- Prepare proposed and final written orders binding agency conduct.
- Consult with the decision maker regarding proposed orders.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid holidays.
- Professional development opportunities.
- No billable-hour requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
