2026 Term Court of Appeals Law Clerk

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Nebraska Court of Appeals is currently accepting applications for a full-time Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Michael Piccolo. The position is for the term beginning Fall 2026, and ending July 31, 2027. Judicial Law Clerks are at-will employees working under the exclusive supervision of the Judge by whom they are hired. The attorney in this position directly assists an Appellate Court Judge with case specific duties. Law clerks are hired at the discretion of the Judge. Primary Work Location: Nebraska State Capitol 1445 K Street Lincoln, NE 68508. Applicants can also select Omaha or Papillion as their primary work location after completing training. Remote work may be permitted occasionally and some travel may be required.

Requirements

• Applicants preferred to have graduated in the top 25% of their law school class and be admitted to practice law in the State of Nebraska or be eligible for such admission.
• All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
• Selection into this position is contingent on being admitted into the Nebraska State Bar Association.
• Applicants must attach a cover letter, resume, law school grade transcript, letters of recommendation and a writing sample with their application.
• Sophisticated understanding of all legal research methods including the use of Westlaw and Lexis/Nexis.
• Ability to analyze and organize facts, evidence, and legal principles in novel and complex cases.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Excellent word processing and editing skills, including legal citation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares bench briefs on upcoming cases.
• Reviews the complete record in assigned cases.
• Researches the law germane to the appeals under submission.
• Prepares legal memoranda, synthesizing factual analysis and legal research.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level