Legal Services Specialist

Are you known for your eye for detail, ability to multitask, and exceptional organizational skills? Are you seeking a role that combines your skill of reading, reviewing, and drafting legal documents with the opportunity to make a real impact? If so, this Legal Services Specialist position may be perfect for you. As part of our outgoing team, you'll enjoy regular hours and a supportive work environment.

By supporting and protecting students and assisting with education standards, our work touches the lives of many in Nebraska. If you're ready to make a difference while working alongside friendly colleagues who value collaboration and humor, apply now to join our team!

The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.

Office

Location:

This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.

Pay Grade 5: $25.287/hour

This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Teammates Enjoy

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes:

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
• 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
• Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
• 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

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• Assists with review of administrative rule revisions (including using legislative format) to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Prepares and publishes public notices for rule revisions and contract agreements.
• Drafts, proofs, and edits a variety of legal documents to support or correspond with attorneys, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Assists attorneys in preparation for administrative and contested case hearings and with post‑hearing matters. Receives complaints and maintains case files.
• Serves as point of contact for hearing officers (e.g., coordinates document filings, maintains case files, processes bills, schedules hearing rooms).
• Assists with NDE service contracts and other related contractual documents, and maintains logs and records of such reviews.
• Provides organizational assistance for attorneys, directs or responds to inquiries, and serves as back to up to Legal Services Associate.
• Assists attorneys with legal and legislative research, and factual investigations.
• Performs administrative duties and accounting work including preparing, maintaining, and processing contract and financial records and documents, and accounts receivable and payable in the State of Nebraska accounting system.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, possesses a valid driver’s license and travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

This position requires approximately 95% of work time spent in an office environment; the remainder is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as meetings and trainings. There is no expected overnight travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in a related field and two years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate degree in Paralegal Studies and two years of experience as a paralegal or similar position; experience with litigation document drafting and processes, Administrative Procedure Act processes, and working in a Nebraska government office.

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