Paralegal I

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Paralegal I to support contested case hearings. You will file records with district courts, open new appeal cases, calendar hearings, and distribute notices to staff and appellants while ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

The role requires strong proofreading, documentation, and confidentiality, with duties including limited phone support and collaboration with DHHS staff.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in paralegal studies from an ABA-approved program or completion of an ABA-approved paralegal institute.
• Experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred: working knowledge of electronic filing of court documents and proficiency with Windows, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Compile and electronically file contested case hearing records with district courts for court appeals from DHHS Hearing Office cases.
• Open new administrative appeal cases and calendar cases using Hearing Office and DHHS staff calendars; issue hearing notices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion and integrity

Time management

Education

ABA-approved paralegal program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Document assembly software

Legal calendaring software

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate

$22.503

Job Posting

JR2026-00030347 Paralegal I (Open)

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Job Description

This paralegal will primarily compile and electronically file contested case hearing records with district courts for court appeals from DHHS Hearing Office administrative contested cases. Paralegal will open new administrative appeal cases, calendar and schedule cases using Hearing Office, Hearing Officers, and DHHS staff shared calendars, create and distribute hearing notices to DHHS staff and appealing parties. Communicate with DHHS staff to provide exhibits and records for contested case hearings on time plus organizing records received in electronic case files on Hearing Office shared drive. Proofreading of hearing orders and notices as quality check before issuance ensuring the text is free of typographical, grammatical, punctuation, spelling, and formatting errors. Shared phone answering duties with other paralegals

Benefits And Perks

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous retirement plan with employer match
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• and lots more!

LOCATION: Lincoln, Nebraska, State Office Building

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree in paralegal studies from an American Bar Association approved program at an accredited college or successful completion of a program at an American Bar Association approved paralegal institute. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Preferred:

working knowledge of/experience with electronic filing of court documents. Proficient in Windows, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat; Experienced in document assembly software, legal calendaring software.

Knowledge, skills and abilities: Effective decision making and problem-solving skills; ability to maintain a strict level of confidentiality; demonstrate a strong attention to detail and accuracy; exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines in a fast-paced environment; highly organized.

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Benefits

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