Legal Services Specialist (Administrative Specialist I)

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This Legal Services Specialist position is for the Nebraska Department of Education, located in Lincoln, NE. The role involves reviewing and drafting legal documents, assisting attorneys with hearings and investigations, and performing administrative and accounting duties related to contracts and financial records. The position offers regular hours and a supportive work environment within a team that values collaboration and humor. The work supports students and education standards in Nebraska.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related field and two years of experience related to the essential functions of the position.
• Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
• Possesses a valid driver’s license and travels independently.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies
• At least two years of experience as a paralegal or similar position.
• Experience with litigation document drafting and processes.
• Experience with Administrative Procedure Act processes.
• Experience working in a Nebraska or other local government office.

Responsibilities

• Assists with review of administrative rule revisions (including using legislative format) to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepares and publishes public notices for rule revisions and contract agreements.
• Drafts, proofs, and edits a variety of legal documents to support or correspond with attorneys, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Assists attorneys in preparation for administrative and contested case hearings and with post-hearing matters.
• Receives complaints and maintains case files.
• Serves as point of contact for hearing officers (e.g., coordinates document filings, maintains case files, processes bills, schedules hearing rooms).
• Assists with NDE service contracts and other related contractual documents, and maintains logs and records of such reviews.
• Provides organizational assistance for attorneys, directs or responds to inquiries, and serves as back to up to Legal Services Associate.
• Assists attorneys with legal and legislative research, and factual investigations.
• Performs administrative duties and accounting work including preparing, maintaining, and processing contract and financial records and documents, and accounts receivable and payable in the State of Nebraska accounting system.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, possesses a valid driver’s license and travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
• 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
• Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
• 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree