The Nebraska Department of Justice is seeking an attorney to serve as Assistant Solicitor General in the Office of the Solicitor General. 

The Office of the Solicitor General frequently represents the State, its officers, and agencies in cases presenting high-profile or high-stakes questions. The Office of the Solicitor General also provides legal advice to the Attorney General, drafts formal opinions of the Attorney General, and advises on the State’s participation in multi-state litigation. In addition to fulfilling these duties, the Assistant Solicitor General will also research and propose ideas for affirmative litigation to advance the State’s interests.

Examples of Work Performed

• Brief and argue cases before the Nebraska Supreme Court and federal courts of appeals 
• Draft merits and amicus briefs before the United States Supreme Court 
• Represent the State, its officers, and agencies in high-profile or high-stakes litigation 
• Provide legal advice to the Attorney General 
• Draft formal opinions of the Attorney General 
• Advise on multi-state litigation efforts 
• Research and propose affirmative litigation strategies 

Requirements

• Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school 
• Licensed to practice law in Nebraska or clear ability to obtain licensure 
• At least one year of legal experience or judicial clerkship 
• Excellent legal writing skills 
• Strong ability to research and analyze complex legal issues 

Preferred Qualifications

• Judicial clerkship experience 

Salary and Benefits

• Salary commensurate with skills and experience
• Comprehensive benefits package 

Other

• Some travel may be required 
• A criminal history and abuse background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

The Nebraska Department of Justice is dedicated to assuring equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel administration without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, or religious creed and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights. Veterans’ preference applicable.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and one or two writing samples to:
Nebraska Attorney General’s Office
Email: AGO.recruiting@nebraska.gov

The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for its Health Licensure Bureau, which enforces the Uniform Credentialing Act through the administrative prosecution of licensed health care professionals. Attorneys run their own cases on a high-volume, varied docket, with the support of a strong, collegial team and a healthy work-life balance.

Examples of Work Performed

• Prosecute complaints against licensed health care professionals for violations of the Uniform Credentialing Act.
• Conduct administrative enforcement proceedings from initiation through resolution, including discovery, depositions, motions practice, contested case hearings, and any appeals.
• Review and evaluate complaints, advise professional health occupational boards, work with expert witnesses, take testimony, and negotiate appropriate resolutions.
• Draft petitions, motions, briefs, consent orders, settlement agreements, and other legal documents in health licensure matters.
• Advise the Department of Health and Human Services regarding investigations of alleged violations of the Uniform Credentialing Act.
• Represent the Department of Health and Human Services in administrative actions involving the denial, refusal to renew, or refusal to reinstate individual licenses, certificates, or registrations, including any court appeals in such matters.
• Advise Bureau leadership, the Attorney General, and the appropriate board on matters involving health licensure enforcement, emerging regulatory issues, and proposed legislation or rules.
• Perform legal research and prepare written analyses on complex professional licensing and regulatory issues.

Requirements

• Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Nebraska, or a clear ability to be licensed in Nebraska by motion.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills and strong professional judgment.
• Demonstrated work ethic, initiative, and commitment to public service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Legal experience in a private law firm, government agency, or enforcement body, which may include service as a judicial clerk.
• Litigation or administrative practice experience, including motions practice, depositions, hearings, and appearances before administrative tribunals or state or federal courts.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary commensurate with skills and experience
• Comprehensive benefits package 

Other

• Minimal travel may be required.

• A criminal history and abuse background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

The Nebraska Department of Justice is dedicated to assuring equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel administration without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, or religious creed and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights. Veterans’ preference applicable.

How to Apply

Please email a cover letter, writing sample, and resume to:
Nebraska Attorney General’s Office
Email: AGO.recruiting@nebraska.gov

The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office is currently seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Attorney General (“AAG”) in the Office’s Civil Litigation Bureau.

The Nebraska Department of Justice is one of the strongest public interest law offices in the country, responsible for high-impact civil litigation at the cutting edge of state and federal law. Attorneys in our office do meaningful work, take on real responsibility for their own cases, and litigate matters that shape Nebraska’s institutions, protect the public and the public fisc, and defend the rule of law.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced litigator to join a collaborative team and represent the State of Nebraska in both state and federal courts, with potential opportunities for appellate practice.

Examples of Work Performed

• Serve as trial counsel for the State of Nebraska in civil litigation matters in state and federal district courts, with potential appellate involvement.
• Handle complex litigation from initiation through resolution, including investigation, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, and trial.
• Draft persuasive pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda on significant legal and constitutional issues.
• Provide strategic legal counsel to state agencies, officials, and employees on matters of statewide importance.
• Work in a highly collaborative environment with attorneys across the Department of Justice, including opportunities to partner with the Consumer Protection Bureau, Solicitor General’s Office, Criminal Bureau, and Legal Services Bureau on complex, high-profile matters.
• Contribute to an office culture that values excellence, professionalism, and public service at the highest level.

Practice Areas

This position offers experience across a wide range of cutting-edge civil litigation, including:

• Employment and labor litigation
• Election law and government accountability matters
• Contract disputes
• Section 1983 litigation
• Constitutional challenges
• Tort litigation
• Administrative Procedure Act (APA) claims

Requirements

• Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Nebraska, or clear ability to be licensed in Nebraska by motion.
• Minimum of three years of litigation experience in a private law firm or government agency, which may include service as a judicial law clerk.
• Litigation experience must include motion practice, depositions, and state or federal court hearings.
• Excellent legal writing skills and strong professional judgment.
• Demonstrated work ethic, initiative, and commitment to public service.