The Nebraska Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer and applies Nebraska’s Veterans' Preference Law.
Deputy Solicitor General
The Nebraska Department of Justice is currently seeking applications for the position of Deputy Solicitor General in the Office of the Solicitor General. This unique role affords bright and motivated attorneys the opportunity to serve the public, brief and argue cases before the Nebraska Supreme Court and federal courts of appeals, and write merits and amicus briefs before the United States Supreme Court.
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 Deputy Solicitor General will also research and propose ideas for affirmative litigation to advance the State’s interests.
The successful candidate will have excellent legal writing skills and legal judgment. The successful candidate must also be able to efficiently research and analyze complex legal problems. Some travel may be required.
REQUIREMENTS
- Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school
- License to practice law in Nebraska or a willingness to become licensed to practice law in Nebraska. For more information on admission by motion in Nebraska, visit: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/attorneys/admission-practice-law/application-motion
- Excellent legal writing skills
PREFERRED
- Judicial clerkship experience
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Remote work may be possible
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.
Applicant accepting a job offer must pass a background check.
Please email a cover letter, resume, and one or two writing samples to:
Nebraska Attorney General’s Office
Email: AGO.recruiting@nebraska.gov
Assistant Attorney General - Criminal Prosecution Division
The Nebraska Department of Justice / Nebraska Attorney General’s Office is currently seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Attorney General ("AAG") in the Office's Criminal Prosecution Division. The AAG shall represent the state prosecuting criminal cases in state trial courts throughout Nebraska.
Responsibilities include:
- Prosecuting a wide variety of felony and misdemeanor crimes including homicide, child and elderly abuse, white collar, property, drug, official misconduct, and other cases as assigned.
- Consulting with crime victims and updating victim liaisons about case status.
- Communicating with witnesses, defense counsel, and peer County Attorneys regarding pending matters.
- Researching issues of criminal law, writing briefs and memoranda, conducting pretrial hearings, negotiations and trials all in the pursuit of successful prosecutions.
Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an ABA accredited law school and a license to practice law in Nebraska, or clear ability to be licensed in Nebraska by motion; Minimum at least one year of experience in a private law firm, government agency or as a judicial clerk. Excellent legal writing skills and demonstrated work ethic.
PREFERRED: Three or more years of civil litigation, appellate advocacy or criminal prosecution experience. Prior experience in successful prosecution of significant felony crimes or public corruption cases strongly preferred. Demonstrated subject matter expertise in the relevant position.
OTHER: Travel throughout the state of Nebraska required. A criminal history and abuse background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. For further information: www.ago.nebraska.gov.
Salary commensurate with comparable state agency positions and candidate experience. Full-time state benefits available. The Assistant Attorney General will either work from the Nebraska Department of Justice’s office located in Lincoln or in a location in Greater Nebraska commensurate with the Office’s needs.
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.
Please email a cover letter, writing sample and resume to:
Nebraska Attorney General’s Office
Assistant Solicitor General
The Nebraska Department of Justice is currently seeking both junior and senior attorneys for the position of Assistant Solicitor General in the Office of the Solicitor General. This unique role affords bright and motivated attorneys the opportunity to serve the public, brief and argue cases before the Nebraska Supreme Court and federal courts of appeals, and write merits and amicus briefs before the United States Supreme Court.
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.
The successful candidate will have excellent legal writing skills and legal judgment. The successful candidate must also be able to efficiently research and analyze complex legal problems. Some travel may be required.
REQUIREMENTS
- Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school
- License to practice law in Nebraska or a willingness to become licensed to practice law in Nebraska. For more information on admission by motion in Nebraska, visit: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/attorneys/admission-practice-law/application-motion
- At least one year of experience in practice or as a judicial clerk
- Excellent legal writing skills
PREFERRED
- Judicial clerkship experience
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Remote work may be possible
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.
Applicant accepting a job offer must pass a background check.
Please email a cover letter, resume, and one or two writing samples to:
Nebraska Attorney General’s Office
Email: AGO.recruiting@nebraska.gov
Spire Fellowship
The Nebraska Department of Justice is currently seeking a recent law-school graduate for the Spire Fellowship. Named for former Attorney General, Nebraska Bar Association President, and philanthropist Robert M. Spire, the Fellowship affords young, motivated lawyers hands-on experience 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. The Spire Fellow will work alongside the attorneys in the Office of the Solicitor General, including briefing and potentially arguing appeals.
The successful candidate will have excellent legal writing skills and legal judgment. The successful candidate must also be able to efficiently research and analyze complex legal problems. Some travel may be required.
REQUIREMENTS
- Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school
- License to practice law in Nebraska or a willingness to become licensed to practice law in Nebraska. For more information on admission by motion in Nebraska, visit: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/attorneys/admission-practice-law/application-motion
- Excellent legal writing skills
PREFERRED
- Judicial clerkship experience
- Fewer than five years of legal experience
- Law review experience
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
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.
Applicant accepting a job offer must pass a background check.
Please email a cover letter, resume, and one or two writing samples to:
Nebraska Attorney General’s Office
Email: AGO.recruiting@nebraska.gov
Investigator - Medicaid Fraud and Patient Abuse Unit
Position Summary:
Assistant Attorney General - Civil Litigation Bureau
The Nebraska Department of Justice / 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 AAG will appear on behalf of and in defense of the State in all state and federal district courts with potential for appellate practice. The position allows for experience in a variety of practice areas including employment, contracts, section 1983 defense, APA claims and constitutional questions. Excellent legal writing skills required. Prior experience in motions practice, depositions, and appearance before state or federal tribunals highly preferred.
Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an ABA accredited law school and a license to practice law in Nebraska, or clear ability to be licensed in Nebraska by motion;
Minimum at least one year of experience in a private law firm or government agency or at least one year as a judicial clerk. Excellent legal writing skills and demonstrated work ethic.
PREFERRED: Three or more years of civil litigation, appellate advocacy or criminal prosecution experience. Demonstrated subject matter expertise in the relevant position. Judicial clerkship experience.
OTHER: Some travel required. A criminal history and abuse background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
Salary commensurate with comparable state agency positions and candidate experience. Full-time state benefits available. The Assistant Attorney General will work from the Nebraska Department of Justice’s office located at 1221 N Street in Lincoln.
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.
Please email a cover letter, writing sample and resume to:
Nebraska Attorney General’s Office
Email: ago.recruiting@nebraska.gov
Assistant Attorney General - Transportation Bureau
The Transportation Bureau of the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Attorney General (“AAG”) in the Office’s Transportation Bureau. The AAG shall represent the state in court and shall serve as one of five in-house legal advisors for the Nebraska Department of Transportation.
The selected attorney will be responsible for the following duties within the Transportation Bureau:
Providing legal advice to the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) concerning NDOT’s procurement of goods and services. Applicant will need to develop a complete understanding of applicable Nebraska procurement law.
Serving as the lead attorney for the drafting and enforcement of contracts of various types for NDOT. Applicant will be expected to have excellent research and writing skills.
Assisting and advising NDOT and its consultant with review of draft documents for the development of NDOT alternative delivery construction projects (Design Build, Progressive Design Build, Construction Manager/General Contractor and Public Private Partnerships). Applicant will also be responsible for advising NDOT on Nebraska law aspects of such project contract documents.
Developing technical expertise concerning NDOT’s Insurance requirements for various contracts, permits, and other situations. Applicant will also be responsible for reviewing Certificates of Insurance to determine compliance with contract and permit insurance requirements.
Handling or assisting with various NDOT litigation files.
Taking the lead on other Bureau related legal counsel work, as assigned.
Be a member of a small but dedicated group of attorneys who specialize in issues unique to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.
Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an ABA accredited law school and a license to practice law in Nebraska, or clear ability to be licensed in Nebraska by motion; Excellent legal writing skills and demonstrated work ethic.
PREFERRED: At least one year of work comparable to some or all of the duties set out above. Also preferred, three or more years of civil litigation, appellate advocacy, or administrative litigation experience. Prior experience handling successful litigation in high profile cases strongly preferred.
OTHER: Some travel throughout the state of Nebraska required. A criminal history and abuse background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. For further information: www.ago.nebraska.gov.
Salary commensurate with comparable state agency positions and candidate experience. Full-time state benefits available. The Assistant Attorney General will work from the Nebraska Department of Justice’s office located within the Offices of the Nebraska Department of Transportation in southwestern Lincoln.
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.
Application:
Please email a cover letter, writing sample and resume to the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office. Email AGO.recruiting@nebraska.gov
Data Analyst – Entry Level – Medicaid Fraud and Patient Abuse Unit
