Attorney III
About The Position
Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs is seeking an Attorney III to join the NDVA Legal Department. This role offers an opportunity to help build the agency and serve those who have served. The position involves providing legal advice and direction related to NDVA programs, including grants, risk management, State Claims, and procurement and contract-related programs. This includes development, administration, and audit functions for grants, engagement with insurance and State Claims cases and submissions, and support of procurement-related legal functions. The role also involves assisting with research, drafting, and review of correspondence and other legal documents, ensuring compliance and consistency regarding the complex bodies of law handled by the agency legal team.
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.
- Admitted to the Nebraska Bar.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with grants, procurement and related programs.
Responsibilities
- Providing legal advice and direction related to NDVA programs, including grants, risk management, State Claims, and procurement and contract-related programs.
- Development, administration and audit functions for grants.
- Engagement with insurance and State Claims cases and submissions.
- Support of procurement related legal functions.
- Assisting with research, drafting and review of correspondence and other legal documents.
- Ensuring compliance and consistency regarding the complex bodies of law handled by the agency legal team.
Benefits
- Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
