Attorney III
nebraska department of health human servicesLincoln (NE)
$20,000 per year
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nebraska department of health human servicesLincoln (NE)
SENIORITY
Senior
SALARY
$20,000 per year
About the role
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has an exciting opportunity for an Attorney to join our team and provide legal support to DHHS’s general operational needs, with a primary focus on employment and labor law. Here’s what’s waiting for you:
- 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 Primary responsibilities include providing advice and counsel to management and programs as part of Legal Services’ Operations Team to include representing DHHS in employment matters. Other duties may include developing responses to tort/contract/miscellaneous claims made against DHHS, collecting debt on behalf of DHHS, procurement and contracting, discovery, and public records responses and retention.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
Legal Requirements:
In accordance with Section 7-101, Nebraska Revised Reissued Statutes of 1943, incumbents in this class must be admitted to the Nebraska Bar.
Preferred Qualifications:
Significant legal experience with employment and labor relations and litigation experience. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with using case management software. Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Excellent legal research and communication skills. Ability to interpret and communicate the legal effect of labor contracts or other transactional documents; analyze the application of relevant law to specific facts; recognize the impact of developing legislation and case law on the agency and its programs; and interpret complex federal and state constitutional, statutory, and regulatory law.
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