Attorney Services Division Assistant

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This classification performs work that involves a variety of detailed clerical duties for the Supreme Court Attorney Services Division. Responsibilities may include responding to requests from attorneys for assistance with annual licensure requirements; obtaining records from applicants for admission to the Nebraska state bar; maintaining attorney admission and licensure records; preparing and administering the Nebraska Bar Exam; and assisting the Director of Admissions in carrying out duties for the State Bar Commission.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Experience in government office, higher-education office, law office, or sufficient experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Knowledge of written and verbal English; Computers and applicable software applications.
• Writing and communicating in English; Maintaining records and files; Preparing legal documents; Operating computers and applicable software applications; Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction.
• Assembling and organizing data and information.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or a paralegal certificate.
• Have the ability to work more than 20 hours per week during the administration of the Bar Exam and dates associated with attorney license renewal deadlines.
• Substantive customer service receptionist or secretarial work experience as well as substantive experience in either a professional or academic admissions office, regulatory government agency, or other setting involving licensure.
• Experience handling and maintaining confidential records.

Responsibilities

• Provides support in response to inquires about attorney admission via phone, email or in-person; directs inquires to appropriate departments.
• Prepares Certificates of Authority for professional organizations organized for the purpose of conducting the practice of law in the State of Nebraska.
• Maintains files on bar admissions, suspensions, disbarments, and senior certified letters; sends notice to applicants of success or failure after examination and notices of suspensions and reinstatements; and prepares agenda, list of applicants and chair labels for swearing in ceremonies.
• Prepare Certificates of Good Standing for members of the Nebraska State Bar.
• Assists in the maintenance of the Attorney Services Website and associated project list for the website vendor.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of the Nebraska State Bar Exam.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
• The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Benefits

• 79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance
• Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
• Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan
• FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase
• 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave
• Paid training to develop your skills
• Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications
• Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education
• Opportunity for bilingual pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED