Attorney III

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

2d•$37 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking a well-qualified, experienced candidate to join our Legal Division as an Attorney III. This position offers the successful candidate an opportunity to apply their experience to a vast area of the law. This is the third in the five level Attorney series (Attorney I, Attorney II, Attorney III, Agency Assistant Legal Counsel, and Agency Legal Counsel). Positions in this series provide legal services to the agency, based on admission to the Nebraska Bar, with the level determined by factors such as difficulty of work assigned, and degree of decision-making authority and discretion exercised. This position will serve as an Attorney III for the agency, promulgate rules and regulations, serve as the staff attorney to the divisions of the DMV, review data audits for compliance with federal and Nebraska law, contracts for the agency, human resource matters, and perform assign duties by Agency Legal Counsel.

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.
Must be admitted to the Nebraska Bar.
Must be able to present a valid driver’s license.
Regular and reliable attendance required.
Knowledge of the techniques of preparing/drafting legal documents and forms.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of criminal and civil law administration.
Knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of legal research.
Knowledge of the procedures of trial and administrative hearings.
Skilled in preparing summaries, legal analysts, findings, conclusions, briefs, and other legal documents.
Skilled in negotiating and communicating with others sufficient to persuade their acceptance of continuous goals or viewpoints.
Ability to prepare and communicate in person and by phone, emails, summaries, and correspondence, the facts and arguments of a case to persuade others to accept the viewpoint presented.
Ability to interact with legal associates, other government employees, the public, and representatives of the parties involved in a case.
Ability to formulate legal opinions and recommendations based on legal research and investigations.
Ability to conduct legal research and investigations.
Ability to prepare drafts of legal documents and forms.
Ability to identify critical elements of a legal question or issues and select appropriate course of action.
Ability to interpret and apply statutes, case law, decisions of judicial and administrative hearings, and administrative rules and policies.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of motor vehicle laws, contracts, human resource matters, administrative hearings and procedures, and rules and regulations promulgation.

Responsibilities

Serve as an Attorney III for the agency.
Promulgate rules and regulations.
Serve as the staff attorney to the divisions of the DMV.
Review data audits for compliance with federal and Nebraska law.
Review contracts for the agency.
Handle human resource matters.
Perform assigned duties by Agency Legal Counsel.
Draft proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommended orders for the Director.
Provide legal support to the Financial Responsibility Division.
Review all federal laws and maintain compliance with all federal requirements.
Review compliance of all persons and entities requesting and assessing agency data for federal and Nebraska statutory law compliance.
Correspond and answer legal calls and inquiries from the public, attorneys, law enforcement, and other governmental entities.
Draft and promulgate agency rules and regulations as required by the Administrative Procedure Act.
Handle projects and correspondence as assigned by Agency Legal Counsel.
Assist Agency Legal Counsel with the review and response to public records requests.
Prepare and maintain contracts for the agency.
Review and assist Agency Legal Counsel with Human Resource matters for the agency.
Confer with the Director, Agency Legal Counsel, Staff Attorneys, and Agency Administrators on the facts and status of issues, cases, and other legal/administrative actions that impact the agency.
Research federal rules and recent court decisions for agency impact.
Analyze legal issues and compare agency documents to help guide agency policies and practices.
Counsel legal staff on issuance of discovery, subpoenas, and preparation for hearings.
Analyze appeals and miscellaneous petitions before the agency.
Perform other duties as assigned and within the scope of the classification.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Fun, inviting teammates
A safe and secure environment