SOS Temporary Law Clerk

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

4d • $16 - $18

About The Position

The Department of Revenue is hiring for Temporary Law Clerks! Gain practical legal experience and serve the public! We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your academic schedule during the school year as well. 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.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in, and completion of one year of law school (approved by the American Bar Association).
• Other 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 $18.122 per hour.

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

• We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.
• Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
• Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer!
• Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.
• For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees