Attorney III

son; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance plans

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking an Attorney III to join the Legal Division in Lincoln, NE. The role focuses on providing legal services, drafting opinions, and advising divisions as needed. This is a public-sector position offering a strong work-life balance and opportunities to impact state policy.

Ideal candidates have three years of attorney experience, Nebraska Bar admission, and willingness to travel. Salary and benefits reflect state employment standards in Lincoln.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as an attorney practicing law.
• Admitted to the Nebraska Bar.
• Requires travel and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Draft findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommended orders for the Director.
• Provide legal support to the Financial Responsibility Division.
• Review federal laws and ensure compliance with federal and Nebraska law.
• Prepare and review contracts for the agency; assist HR matters.
• Promulgate agency rules and regulations under the Administrative Procedure Act.

Skills

Attorney experience

Legal research

Written advocacy

Education

Nebraska Bar admission

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Motor Vehicles - Agency 24

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$36.792

Job Posting:

JR2026-00028325 Attorney III (Open)

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Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking a well-qualified, experienced candidate to join our Legal Division as an Attorney III. Are you a natural problem solver? Are you looking for legal variety? If so, the Department of Motor Vehicles may have an attorney position for you! In addition to a competitive salary commensurate with experience and an excellent work – life balance, this position offers the successful candidate an opportunity to apply their experience to a vast area of the law.

This is the third in the five level Attorney series (Attorney I, Attorney II, Attorney III, Agency Assistant Legal Counsel, and Agency Legal Counsel). Positions in this series provide legal services to the agency, based on admission to the Nebraska Bar, with the level determined by factors such as difficulty of work assigned, and degree of decision-making authority and discretion exercised.

This position will serve as an Attorney III for the agency, promulgate rules and regulations, serve as the staff attorney to the divisions of the DMV, review data audits for compliance with federal and Nebraska law, contracts for the agency, human resource matters, and perform assign duties by Agency Legal Counsel.

Look at what we have to offer!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority.

Salary: $36.792 - $55.184 per hour. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.

Location and address of position:

Nebraska State Office Building – Lincoln

This position is exempt from over time.

Work schedule 8:00 to 5:00, Monday – Friday

Job Duties

Draft proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommended orders for the Director. Provide legal support to the Financial Responsibility Division. Review all federal laws and maintain compliance with all federal requirements. Review compliance of all persons and entities requesting and assessing agency data for federal and Nebraska statutory law compliance.

Corresponding and answering legal calls and inquiries from the public, attorneys, law enforcement, and other governmental entities. Knowledge of all agency statutes, rules and regulations, policies and procedures that pertain to possible inquiries. Draft and promulgate agency rules and regulations as required by the Administrative Procedure Act. Projects and correspondence as assigned by Agency Legal Counsel. Assist Agency Legal Counsel with the review and response to public records request. Prepare and maintain contracts for the agency. Review and assist Agency Legal Counsel with Human Resource matters for the agency. Confer with the Director, Agency Legal Counsel, Staff Attorneys, and Agency Administrators on the facts and status of issues, cases, and other legal/administrative actions that impact the agency. Research federal rules and recent court decisions for agency impact. Analyze legal issues and compare agency documents to help guide agency policies and practices. Counsel legal staff on issuance of discovery, subpoenas, and preparation for hearings. Analyze appeals and miscellaneous petitions before the agency. Other duties as assigned and within the scope of the classification.

Requirements / 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 1943, incumbents in this class must be admitted to the Nebraska Bar.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of motor vehicle laws, contracts, human resource matters, administrative hearings and procedures, and rules and regulations promulgation.

Other: This position requires travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver’s license. Regular and reliable attendance required.

Salary

Salary: $36.792 - $55.184 per hour. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of: The techniques of preparing/drafting legal documents and forms; the principles and practices of criminal and civil law administration; judicial procedures and rules of evidence; the principles and practices of legal research; the procedures of trial and administrative hearings.

Skilled in: Preparing summaries, legal analysts, findings, conclusions, briefs, and other legal documents; negotiating and communicating with others sufficient to persuade their acceptance of continuous goals or viewpoints.

Ability to: Prepare and communicate in person and by phone, emails, summaries, and correspondence, the facts and arguments of a case to persuade others to accept the viewpoint presented; interact with legal associates, other government employees, the public, and representatives of the parties involved in a case; formulate legal opinions and recommendations based on legal research and investigations; conduct legal research and investigations; prepare drafts of legal documents and forms; identify critical elements of a legal question or issues and select appropriate course of action; interpret and apply statues, case law, decisions of judicial and administrative hearings, and administrative rules and policies.

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 Statement

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.