Law Clerk

Job Title

Term Clerk for Justice Freudenberg

Supreme Court - Agency 5

Lincoln, NE, Statewide, NE

$69,359.59 per year

JR Law Clerk (Open)

Applications were closed on 03-02-2026. The position is now closed.

Nebraska Supreme Court Justice John Freudenberg is seeking a judicial clerk to start in the fall of 2027 for a one‑year appointment. The clerk will assist the justice with case‑specific duties and legal research directly within the Supreme Court.

• Prepare bench briefs on upcoming cases.
• Review the record and research the law germane to the appeals under submission.
• Prepare legal memoranda and synthesize factual analysis.
• Complete thorough legal research.
• Assist the justice with complex legal issues and documentation.

• Graduated in the top 20% of the law school class.
• Impressive knowledge of legal research principles, methods, materials, and practices.
• Ability to analyze, appraise, and organize facts, evidence, and precedents in difficult and complex cases.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in word processing and Microsoft Office.

• Cover letter.
• Resume.
• Law school grade transcript.
• Letters of recommendation.
• Writing sample.

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Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status. For more information, visit the State of Nebraska benefits page.

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