Attorney III

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Work schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. with an excellent work‑life balance.

Location:

Omaha, NE. The position is based in the Omaha office and requires travel to Douglas and Sarpy counties as needed.

We are looking for a highly experienced attorney to represent Nebraska’s child welfare agency and protect vulnerable children. The attorney will appear as a special assistant attorney general in juvenile court proceedings and provide litigation support to the agency and Attorney General’s Office.

• Provide legal support to the Division of Children and Family Services as a juvenile court attorney.
• Appear in juvenile court proceedings as a special assistant attorney general representing the Department.
• Provide litigation support to the agency and Attorney General’s Office, including handling appeals filed with Nebraska appellate courts.
• Travel to surrounding counties as needed.

• Three years of experience as an attorney practicing law and providing legal services such as preparing and trying cases, advising clients, and/or interpreting laws or administrative policies.

• Admitted to the Nebraska Bar.

• Prior work experience in the field of juvenile law.

• State‑matched retirement contribution of 156%.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately.
• A culture that embraces work‑life balance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• 79% employer‑paid health insurance plans.
• Dental and vision insurance plans.
• Employer‑paid $20,000 life insurance policy.
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service.
• Training and development based on your career aspirations.
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Fun, inviting teammates.

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.