Dana Hoffman
Director of Operations
Nebraska Department of Justice
2115 State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
The Nebraska Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer and applies Nebraska’s Veterans' Preference Law.
Assistant Solicitor General
The Nebraska Department of Justice / Nebraska Attorney General’s Office is currently seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Solicitor General in the Office of the Solicitor General. The Office of the Solicitor General represents the State in significant litigation in the U.S. Supreme Court, federal appellate and trial courts, the Nebraska Supreme Court, the Nebraska Court of Appeals, and state trial courts. It also advises the Attorney General and assists with the preparation of formal opinions of the Attorney General. The Assistant Solicitor General will primarily draft briefs and present oral argument in appellate courts. In addition, the Assistant Solicitor General will advise on the State’s participation in multi-state litigation and draft formal opinions of the Attorney General.
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
- Oral advocacy experience
- Three or more years of civil litigation or appellate advocacy experience
OTHER: Some travel required. A criminal history and abuse background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. For further information: www.ago.nebraska.gov
Full-time state benefits are available. The Office of the Solicitor General is located in the Nebraska State Capitol Building in Lincoln, NE. We will consider applications from candidates who wish to work remotely from outside Nebraska.
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, resume, and one or two writing samples to:
Nebraska Attorney General’s Office
Assistant Attorney General- Criminal Appellate 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 Appellate Division. The Assistant Attorney General shall appear on behalf of the State in all manner of appeals arising from criminal convictions with opportunity for appellate practice before both state and federal appellate courts. The Assistant Attorney General will be responsible for multiple appeals and must possess excellent brief writing ability. Oral advocacy experience is highly preferable.
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: Judicial clerkship experience. Three or more years of civil litigation, appellate advocacy or criminal prosecution experience. Demonstrated subject matter expertise in the relevant position.
OTHER: Some travel 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 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- Health Law Section
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 Health Law Section. The AAG will provide legal counsel to a variety of state health licensure boards, prosecute disciplinary actions against health care credential holders, and defend the Department of Health and Human Services in licensure appeals.
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, prior prosecution experience and demonstrated work ethic.
PREFERRED: Judicial clerkship experience. Three or more years of civil litigation, appellate advocacy or criminal prosecution experience. Demonstrated subject matter expertise in the relevant position.
OTHER: Some travel 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 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- 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 at 1221 N Street 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
Email AGO.recruiting@nebraska.gov
Assistant Attorney General- Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources 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 Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources Bureau. The AAG will provide legal counsel and litigation representation to assigned state agencies including the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. Demonstrated academic or practice experience in water litigation 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, prior prosecution experience and demonstrated work ethic.
PREFERRED: Judicial clerkship experience. Three or more years of civil litigation, appellate advocacy or criminal prosecution experience. Demonstrated subject matter expertise in the relevant position.
OTHER: Some travel 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 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- Civil Litigation Bureau
