Law Clerk (SOS Temporary)
State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE
•$16 - $19•Onsite
About The Position
Under direct supervision, performs paraprofessional legal work researching and providing analysis on a variety of legal subjects for an agency; prepares a variety of legal documents and memorandums; performs related work as assigned. This is a temporary position expected to last until 9/10/2027.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in, and completion of one year of law school (approved by the American Bar Association).
Nice To Haves
- Employees who are currently enrolled in an American Bar Association–approved law school and have completed sufficient legal studies to attain senior standing, making them eligible for Certification as a Certified Senior Law Student under Nebraska Revised Court Rules, Chapter 3, Article 7, may be promoted to Law Clerk II at a rate of $18.530
Responsibilities
- Conducts research for agency attorneys; reviews, studies, searches, and annotates laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs and related legal authorities.
- Analyze law sources to prepare drafts of briefs or arguments for review, approval, and use by attorney.
- Assists with preparing legal files and/or documents and/or correspondence such as briefs, affidavits, motions, subpoenas, petitions, or memorandums for use by agency attorneys.
- Proofreads letters, briefs, memoranda and other material prepared by agency attorneys.
- May assist in drafting proposed rules, regulations and statutes.
- May represents agency in administrative hearings under supervision of a licensed agency attorney pursuant to Certified Senior Law Student Rule.
Benefits
- Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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