Assistant Solicitor General: Supreme Court Litigator

Nebraska Department of Justice; Lincoln (NE); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Nebraska Department of Justice is seeking an Assistant Solicitor General to join the Office of the Solicitor General in Lincoln. The role involves briefing and arguing cases before the Nebraska Supreme Court and federal appellate courts, along with drafting merits and amicus briefs for the U.S.

Supreme Court. Candidates should have strong legal writing, sound judgment, and the ability to analyze complex legal problems.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school.
• License to practice law in Nebraska or willingness to become licensed in Nebraska.
• At least one year of experience in practice or as a judicial clerk.
• Excellent legal writing skills and legal judgment.
• Ability to efficiently research and analyze complex legal problems.

Responsabilités

• Brief and argue cases before the Nebraska Supreme Court and federal courts of appeals.
• Write merits and amicus briefs before the United States Supreme Court.
• Represent the State and its officers in high-profile or high-stakes cases.
• Provide legal advice to the Attorney General.
• Draft formal opinions of the Attorney General.
• Advise on the State’s participation in multi-state litigation.
• Research and propose ideas for affirmative litigation to advance the State’s interests.

Connaissances

Legal writing

Legal judgment

Research & analysis

Clerkship experience

Formation

ABA-accredited law school

Nebraska bar admission

Description du poste

The Nebraska Department of Justice is seeking an Assistant Solicitor General to join the Office of the Solicitor General in Lincoln. The role involves briefing and arguing cases before the Nebraska Supreme Court and federal appellate courts, along with drafting merits and amicus briefs for the U.S.

Supreme Court. Candidates should have strong legal writing, sound judgment, and the ability to analyze complex legal problems.