Juvenile Court Attorney

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

No billable hour requirements

Job summary

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services seeks a juvenile court attorney for the Southeast Service Area to provide legal guidance to DHHS case managers and administrators. The attorney will appear as a special assistant attorney general in juvenile court and will support litigation for the agency and the Attorney General's Office.

The role is based in Lincoln and may require travel to surrounding counties.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of law and admission to the Nebraska Bar.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance to DHHS case managers and administrators.
• Appear as a special assistant attorney general in juvenile court proceedings.
• Provide litigation support to the agency and Attorney General's Office; handle appeals when needed.
• Conduct privilege reviews for compliance with public records and discovery requests.

Skills

Court appearance

Legal advice

Litigation support

Public records requests

Education

Law degree

Nebraska Bar admission

Job description

Do you like appearing in court and thinking on your feet? Are you a natural problem solver? Does a Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. job with EXCELLENT WORK-LIFE BALANCE appeal to you?

This position will provide legal support to the Division of Children and Family Services as a juvenile court attorney for the Southeast Service Area. The attorney in this position will provide legal guidance to DHHS case managers and administrators and will appear as a special assistant attorney general representing the Department in juvenile court proceedings. This position is based in the Lincoln office and will primarily attend court in Lancaster County but may travel to surrounding counties as needed. This position will also provide litigation support to the agency and Attorney General's Office as needed. This may include the handling of appeals filed with the Nebraska appellate courts on behalf of the agency. Additional duties of this courtroom attorney may include conducting privilege reviews for compliance with public records requests and discovery requests, as needed.

LOCATION: Lincoln, Nebraska, but requires travel to other counties as needed.

Benefits and perks:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous retirement plan with employer match

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

No billable hour requirements

....and lots more!

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Attorney I: Graduation from an accredited school of law and admission to the Nebraska Bar.

Attorney II: One year of experience as an attorney practicing law and providing legal services such as preparing cases, advising clients, and/or interpreting laws or administrative policies.

Attorney III: 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:

Prior work experience in the field of child welfare and juvenile law.

• Prior work experience in the field of child welfare and juvenile law.