Government

Lincoln, NE

Attorney in Lincoln, NE

Attorney

1-1 yrs required

No

Overview of Social Services Attorney I Position

The **** is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Social Services Attorney I to join the Health and Human Services Department. The Social Services Attorney I will provide legal advice and guidance to the agency and its programs, and will be responsible for researching and interpreting state and federal laws, court decisions, administrative rules, legal forms and proposed legislation.

The Social Services Attorney I will report to the Attorney General and will be responsible for drafting various legal documents as well as providing legal advice, analysis and guidance. The position offers a competitive salary, state-matched retirement contribution of 156%, 13 paid holidays, generous leave accruals, tuition reimbursement program, 79% employer-paid health insurance plans, dental and vision insurance plans, employer-paid life insurance policy and an Employee Assistance Program.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate for the Social Services Attorney I position must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law and have passed the Nebraska Bar exam. The candidate must have strong communication and critical thinking skills and be able to conduct legal research, interpret and apply applicable law, provide detailed analyses and articulate applicable law and arguments. The Social Services Attorney I must also be able to draft various correspondence, motions, pleadings, orders, memoranda, contracts and other legal documents for administrative hearings and other program needs.

Benefits

The Social Services Attorney I position with the **** offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. These benefits include a state-matched retirement contribution of 156%, 13 paid holidays, generous leave accruals, tuition reimbursement program, 79% employer-paid health insurance plans, dental and vision insurance plans, employer-paid life insurance policy and an Employee Assistance Program.

Social Services Attorney I

Overview

The **** is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Social Services Attorney I to join the Health and Human Services Department. The Social Services Attorney I will provide legal advice and guidance to the agency and its programs, and will be responsible for researching and interpreting state and federal laws, court decisions, administrative rules, legal forms and proposed legislation. The position offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

Job Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law


• Passed the Nebraska Bar exam


• Strong communication and critical thinking skills


• Ability to conduct legal research, interpret and apply applicable law, provide detailed analyses and articulate applicable law and arguments


• Ability to draft various correspondence, motions, pleadings, orders, memoranda, contracts and other legal documents for administrative hearings and other program needs


• Candidate shall provide a current writing sample

Salary and Benefits

Hiring Rate of Position: - Negotiable; pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.

The Social Services Attorney I position with the **** offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. These benefits include a state-matched retirement contribution of 156%, 13 paid holidays, generous leave accruals, tuition reimbursement program, 79% employer-paid health insurance plans, dental and vision insurance plans, employer-paid life insurance policy and an Employee Assistance Program.

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