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Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

Attorney III

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511

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Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has an exciting opportunity for an Attorney to join our team and provide legal advice to DHHS Social Services programs. HIRING RATE OF POSITION: Negotiable pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved. Location

Location: Lincoln, NE Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include interpreting, analyzing court decisions, administrative rules, state and federal law, legal forms, proposed legislation, legal contracts, and other legal documents, and provide relevant and timely legal advice to the Agency. This position will require the drafting of various correspondence, motions, pleadings, orders, memoranda, contracts, and other legal documents for administrative hearings, and other program needs, including assisting with administrative hearings. Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Three years of experience as an attorney practicing law and providing legal services such as preparing and trying cases, advising clients, and/or interpreting laws or administrative policies. Legal Requirements: In accordance with Section 7-101, Nebraska Revised, Reissued Statutes of l943, incumbents in this class must be admitted to the Nebraska Bar. Preferred Qualifications: Prior work experience in the field of juvenile law. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Excellent legal research and communication skills. Ability to interpret and communicate the legal effect of labor contracts or other transactional documents; analyze the application of relevant law to specific facts; recognize the impact of developing legislation and case law on the agency and its programs; and interpret complex federal and state constitutional, statutory and regulatory law. Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits Equal Opportunity

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics. Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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