Attorney III

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-matched retirement (156%)

Generous leave accruals

Dental and vision insurance

Training and development

Public service impact

Job security and stability

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) invites an experienced attorney to join our Legal Services Operations team to provide legal support primarily in employment and labor law. You'll advise management, represent DHHS in employment matters, and handle related claims and compliance tasks.

Minimum qualifications include three years as an attorney and Nebraska Bar admission, with preferred experience in employment relations, litigation, and proficiency in Microsoft 365 and

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as an attorney providing legal services and advising clients.
• Admitted to the Nebraska Bar as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and counsel to management and programs for DHHS operations.
• Represent DHHS in employment matters within Legal Services’ Operations Team.
• Develop responses to tort/contract/miscellaneous claims against DHHS.
• Assist with debt collection, procurement, contracting, discovery, and public records responses.

Skills

Legal research

Communication

Labor relations

Litigation

Legal writing

Tools

Microsoft 365

Case management software

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%!
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• A culture that embraces work-life balance
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• 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
• Fun, inviting teammates

Primary 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.

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 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.