Judicial Research Attorney — District Court

Douglas County, Nebraska; Nebraska; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas County, Nebraska seeks a Juris Doctor attorney to perform complex legal work under the District Court Lead Staff Attorney, including legal research, writing memoranda, and providing consultation for the Court and staff.

The position requires Nebraska bar admission, three years of practice including experience as a judicial law clerk, and a pre-employment background check with drug screen.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) and Nebraska bar license required.
• Good standing with Nebraska State Bar Association required.
• Three years of legal practice, including judicial law clerk experience.

Responsibilities

• Research, study and annotate laws, court decisions, documents, opinions and briefs for trials, hearings and appeals.
• Review case files, summaries, and outlines to aid judges in complex matters.
• Prepare legal memoranda, proposed orders and jury instructions with relevant principles.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed to practice law in Nebraska

Three years of legal experience including judicial law clerk

Job description

Douglas County, Nebraska seeks a Juris Doctor attorney to perform complex legal work under the District Court Lead Staff Attorney, including legal research, writing memoranda, and providing consultation for the Court and staff.

The position requires Nebraska bar admission, three years of practice including experience as a judicial law clerk, and a pre-employment background check with drug screen.