Attorney
About The Position
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! LOCATION: Omaha State Office Building but will travel as needed. HIRING RATE OF POSITION: Negotiable pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved. Here's how we reward our employees: State-matched retirement contribution of 156%! 13 paid holidays Generous leave accruals that begin immediately A culture that embraces work-life balance Tuition reimbursement program 79% employer-paid health insurance plans Dental and vision insurance plans Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service Training and development based on your career aspirations Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship Employee Assistance Program Fun, inviting teammates No billable hour requirements! This position will provide legal support to the Division of Children and Family Services as a juvenile court attorney in the Omaha area. 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.
Requirements
- Attorney II: One year of experience as an attorney practicing law and providing legal services such as preparing cases, advising clients, and/or interpreting laws or administrative policies.
- Attorney III: 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.
- In accordance with Section 7-101, Nebraska Revised, Reissued Statutes of l943, incumbents in these classes must be admitted to the Nebraska Bar.
Nice To Haves
- Experience or familiarity with juvenile law.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal support to the Division of Children and Family Services as a juvenile court attorney in the Omaha area.
- Appear as a special assistant attorney general representing the Department in juvenile court proceedings.
- Primarily attend court in Douglas and Sarpy counties, but may travel to surrounding counties as needed.
- Provide litigation support to the agency and Attorney General's Office, as needed.
- Handle appeals filed with the Nebraska appellate courts on behalf of the agency.
Benefits
- State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!
- 13 paid holidays
- Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
- A culture that embraces work-life balance
- Tuition reimbursement program
- 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
- Dental and vision insurance plans
- Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
- Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
- Training and development based on your career aspirations
- Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fun, inviting teammates
- 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
