Employment Opportunities
The Nebraska Department of Justice strives to provide excellent legal representation to the State of Nebraska in service to its citizens. A strong commitment to public service is desirable in the hiring of law clerks, administrative staff, investigators, and assistant attorney generals. If you share in our mission of excellence in public service and are interested in furthering your career as a member of our legal team, we invite you to send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and transcript to: Dana.Hoffman@nebraska.gov or
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 Attorney General – Criminal Appellate Division: The Nebraska Department of Justice seeks a full-time Assistant Attorney General to represent the State in appeals of criminal cases.
Description:
The Criminal Appellate Division carries out the Attorney General’s duty to defend all criminal actions and proceedings in the Nebraska Court of Appeals or Supreme Court. This position handles all aspects of a criminal appeal requiring the successful candidate to manage a robust caseload with impeccable legal writing and effective oral advocacy before appellate courts.
Qualifications / Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an ABA accredited law school and a license to practice law in Nebraska.
PREFERRED: Appellate advocacy experience or appellate judicial clerkship.
OTHER: Applicant accepting a job offer must pass a background check.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Maintains and demonstrates a high level of professionalism and the ability to communicate effectively with others. Must be dependable, focused, detail-oriented and accurate in their work. Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills required. A demonstrated commitment to government work is also considered.
Salary commensurate with comparable state agency positions and candidate experience. Full-time benefits available.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and references to Dana Hoffman, Director of Operations (dana.hoffman@nebraska.gov). Questions regarding the position may also be directed to the same email address.
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.
Assistant Attorney General - Consumer Protection Division: The Nebraska Department of Justice seeks a full-time Assistant Attorney General to litigate consumer protection cases.
Description:
The CP Division enforces the Consumer Protection Act and other state and federal laws prohibiting unfair or deceptive business practices. It mediates consumer complaints, investigates potentially unlawful conduct, and, when appropriate, files enforcement actions in state or federal court. This position will assist with those investigations and handle all phases of civil litigation, including discovery, motions practice, trial, and appeal. These cases will require the candidate to:
- Manage a robust caseload;
- Direct investigations by providing guidance and legal counsel to the Division’s investigators and auditors;
- Draft memoranda, pleadings, motions and other litigation documents;
- Review and analyze documents and other evidence produced to, or obtained by, the Division in the course of an investigation;
- Prepare investigators, auditors and other witnesses to provide testimony in court;
- Provide analysis of proposed legislation relevant to the Division’s work;
- Collaborate with state and federal law enforcement agencies in the investigation and resolution of cases of common concern;
- Utilize the Division’s electronic case management system to record case activity;
- Maintain confidentiality regarding ongoing investigations and other matters not subject to public disclosure;
- Work independently to resolve each case, either through litigation or negotiation.
Qualifications / Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an ABA accredited law school and a license to practice law in Nebraska. Minimum two years’ experience in a law firm or government agency.
PREFERRED: Complex litigation experience. Experience representing a law enforcement or regulatory agency.
OTHER: Applicant accepting a job offer must pass a background check.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Maintains and demonstrates a high level of professionalism and the ability to communicate effectively with others. Must be dependable, focused, detail-oriented and accurate in their work. Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills required.
Candidates with knowledge of state consumer protection laws, or prosecutorial experience, are preferred. A demonstrated commitment to public interest work is also considered. Some travel may be necessary and required.
Salary commensurate with comparable state agency positions and candidate experience. Full-time benefits available.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and references to Dana Hoffman, Director of Operations (dana.hoffman@nebraska.gov). Questions regarding the position may also be directed to the same email address.
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.
Forensic Accountant:
The Nebraska Department of Justice seeks a full-time forensic accountant.
Description:
The position will conduct investigations of criminal financial fraud particularly fraud committed against senior citizens and vulnerable adults. The investigations will require the candidate to:
- Draft subpoenas;
- Review and analyze documents and other materials produced to, or obtained by, the Attorney General in the course of an investigation, including corporate records, financial statements, tax filings, and other confidential or proprietary materials;
- Prepare investigative reports and affidavits which may be used in court;
- Work collaboratively with other investigators, Assistant Attorneys General, and other Nebraska Department of Justice staff;
- Collaborate with municipal, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies in the investigation of related matters;
- Gather, identify, preserve and prepare evidence for use in court, including physical evidence and witness statements;
- Provide objective and credible testimony in state and federal court;
- Maintain confidentiality regarding ongoing investigations and other matters not subject to public disclosure.
Qualifications / Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, criminal justice or a related field. Demonstrated experience conducting financial audits. Holds or is in the process of obtaining certifications as CFE, CPA, CIA, or CGFM.
PREFERRED: At least one year of experience as an investigator or examiner for a law enforcement agency, regulatory agency, accounting firm or financial institution.
OTHER: Applicant accepting a job offer must pass a background check.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Maintains and demonstrates a high level of professionalism and the ability to communicate effectively with others. Must be dependable, focused, detail-oriented and accurate in their work. Strong analytical abilities and writing skills required.
Candidates with knowledge of the following are preferred: forensic accounting; methods and techniques for effectively conducting a law enforcement or regulatory investigation; evidentiary law and the rules of criminal and civil procedure.
Salary is commensurate with experience. Full-time state benefits available.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and references to Dana Hoffman, Director of Operations (Dana.Hoffman@Nebraska.gov). Questions regarding the position may also be directed to the same email address.
The Nebraska Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer. This position is eligible for veterans’ preference.
