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.
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.
Consumer Protection Investigator: The Nebraska Department of Justice seeks a full-time consumer protection investigator.
Description:
The position will conduct investigations of consumer protection, anti-trust and charitable matters. The investigations will require the candidate to:
- Draft subpoenas, civil investigative demands, and routine correspondence to the public;
- 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 and confer with other employees in the Consumer Protection Division, including Assistant Attorneys General;
- Collaborate with 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, business administration, criminal justice or a related field.
PREFERRED: At least one year of experience as an investigator or examiner for a law enforcement agency, regulatory agency, or financial institution. Holds or is in the process of obtaining certifications as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Experience conducting financial audits.
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: state consumer protection, anti-trust and/or charities statutes; methods and techniques for effectively conducting a law enforcement or regulatory investigation; evidentiary law and the rules of civil procedure.
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.
This position is eligible for veterans’ preference.
Legal Assistant: The Nebraska Department of Justice seeks a full-time legal assistant.
Description:
This position will provide administrative support to the Tobacco Enforcement Unit of the Consumer Protection Division for the purpose of enforcing the Master Settlement Agreement, Nebraska tobacco laws, and other applicable regulations. The position requires the candidate to:
- Process incoming mail and telephone calls for the Tobacco Enforcement Unit;
- Perform secretarial and related clerical duties, including calendaring, expense reporting, and file management in both paper and electronic form;
- Provide litigation support by drafting correspondence and legal pleadings, and electronically filing documents using JUSTICE and federal e-filing systems;
- Draft memoranda for internal use and correspondence to regulated parties;
- Review and maintain documents produced to, or obtained by, the Attorney General on a recurring basis, including corporate records, financial statements, tax filings, and other confidential or proprietary materials;
- Advise personnel in the Consumer Protection Division when records from regulated parties are incomplete or missing;
- Make decisions based on an acquired knowledge of Nebraska tobacco laws and the Master Settlement Agreement;
- Maintain confidentiality regarding ongoing investigations and other matters not subject to public disclosure.
Qualifications/Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from high school with at least two years of administrative secretarial or general secretarial experience in a law office or government agency.
PREFERRED: A paralegal certificate obtained through either an ABA approved paralegal studies program or an accredited college or university and one year (full-time equivalent) of paralegal experience in a law office or government agency. Four years of substantive work experience in the capacity of a legal assistant may substitute for the paralegal certificate. In order to meet the substitution, the experience must demonstrate responsibility for paralegal tasks beyond those tasks routinely completed in an administrative support role.
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, organized, detail-oriented and accurate in their work.
Candidates with experience in the following areas are preferred:
- Maintaining administrative, fiscal, and statistical records, including records stored electronically;
- Civil litigation support; and
- Electronic filing through JUSTICE or federal e-filing systems.
Full-time state benefits available.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Dana Hoffman, Director of Operations. (Dana.Hoffman@Nebraska.gov)
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.
This position is eligible for veterans’ preference.
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.
