Public Sector Paralegal: Research, Discovery & Docs

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Military leave

State-matched retirement 156%

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Career advancement opportunities

Training and development

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

The State of Nebraska's Economic Development - Agency 72 in Lincoln is seeking a Paralegal to support attorneys with research, discovery, and public records requests.

The position involves preparing legal documents, drafting summaries, and maintaining records for incentives and grants. Minimum qualifications include an ABA-approved paralegal program; travel is minimal. Competitive benefits include PSLF, generous leave, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies from an ABA-approved program.
• Experience may substitute education on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred: experience with public records laws and document review.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with discovery and public records requests.
• Prepare and review legal documents, summaries, and memos.
• Conduct basic legal research and data compilation.
• Assist with legislative bill summaries and reports.
• Maintain and organize records for incentives, grants, and monitoring.
• Liaise with stakeholders and government officials.
• Coordinate depositions and transcripts for hearings or appeals.
• Review contracts and agreements for attorney approval.

Skills

Legal research

Document review

Data compilation

Education

Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies (ABA-approved)

Job description

The State of Nebraska's Economic Development - Agency 72 in Lincoln is seeking a Paralegal to support attorneys with research, discovery, and public records requests.

The position involves preparing legal documents, drafting summaries, and maintaining records for incentives and grants. Minimum qualifications include an ABA-approved paralegal program; travel is minimal. Competitive benefits include PSLF, generous leave, and retirement plans.