Term Supreme Court Law Clerk

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Supreme Court - Agency 5

Lincoln, NE

$34.430

JR 2026 Term Supreme Court Law Clerk (Open)

(If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

The Judicial Branch does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position.

• 79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance
• Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
• Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

• 156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan
• FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase

• 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave

• Paid training to develop your skills
• Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications
• Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education
• Opportunity for bilingual pay

The Nebraska Supreme Court is currently accepting applications for a full‑time Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable William

B. Cassel. The position is for the remainder of the term ending on July 31, 2027, with the possibility of an extended period. Judicial Law Clerks are at‑will employees working under the exclusive supervision of the Justice by whom they are hired. The attorney in this position directly assists a Supreme Court Justice with case specific duties. Law clerks are hired at the discretion of the Justice.

Nebraska State Capitol

1445 K Street

Lincoln, NE 68508

Remote work may be permitted occasionally and some travel may be required.

• Starting Salary: $71,613.78 annually (Hiring Rate).
• Immediate Growth: Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period (if starting at Hiring Rate).
• Starting Rate Flexibility: Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to final management approval.
  • Please Note: Candidates approved to start above the Hiring Rate (at or above the Minimum Permanent rate) are not eligible for the 2.5% post‑probation increase.
• Future Increases: Annual cost‑of‑living adjustments (applied on July
  1) are subject to State Legislature approval.

• Prepares bench briefs on upcoming cases.
• Reviews the complete record in assigned cases.
• Researches the law germane to the appeals under submission.
• Prepares legal memoranda, synthesizing factual analysis and legal research.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the Justice or Judge.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants preferred to have graduated in the top 20% of their law school class and be admitted to practice law in the State of Nebraska or be eligible for such admission.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Selection into this position is contingent on being admitted into the Nebraska State Bar Association.

Applicants must attach a cover letter, resume, law school grade transcript, letters of recommendation and a writing sample with their application. Documents can all be attached in the resume category.

Sophisticated understanding of all legal research methods including the use of Westlaw…