Attorney III

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State retirement plan

Paid holidays

Generous leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental and vision

Life insurance

Training & development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

State of Nebraska is seeking an Attorney III to support the Health & Human Services agency in Lincoln, focusing on employment law and related issues. You will advise management, handle claims, and help with procurement and public records matters.

The role requires Nebraska Bar admission and 3 years of attorney experience, with preference for employment and labor relations experience and familiarity with case management software. Generous benefits accompany this public service position.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and Nebraska Bar admission required.
• Three years of attorney experience practicing law and providing legal services.
• Experience with employment and labor relations and litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel DHHS management and programs on legal matters, including employment issues.
• Represent DHHS in employment matters and related litigation.
• Draft responses to tort, contract, and miscellaneous claims; assist with discovery and public records requests.

Skills

Legal research

Communication

Analytical thinking

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor

Nebraska Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft 365

Case management software

Job description

The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Health & Human Services - Agency 25Location:Lincoln, NEHiring Rate:$38.632Job Posting:JR2026-00029634 Attorney III (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):Job Description:The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has an exciting opportunity for an Attorney to join our team and provide legal support to DHHS’s general operational needs, with a primary focus on employment and labor law.Here’s what’s waiting for you:• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!• 13 paid holidays• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately• A culture that embraces work-life balance• Tuition reimbursement program• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans• Dental and vision insurance plans• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service• Training and development based on your career aspirations• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship• Employee Assistance Program• Fun, inviting teammatesPrimary responsibilities include providing advice and counsel to management and programs as part of Legal Services’ Operations Team to include representing DHHS in employment matters. Other duties may include developing responses to tort/contract/miscellaneous claims made against DHHS, collecting debt on behalf of DHHS, procurement and contracting, discovery, and public records responses and retention.Salary: $36.792 - $55.184 per hour. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.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 : Significant legal experience with employment and labor relations and litigation experience. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with using case management software.Knowledge, skills, and abilitiesExcellent 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.If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/BenefitsWe 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#benefitsEqual Opportunity StatementThe 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.