Term Supreme Court Law Clerk

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:

Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $34.430

• Health & Wellness
• 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)
• Financial Security
• 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
• Paid Time Off & Leave
• 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave
• Professional Growth
• 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 Jonathan J. Papik. The position is for the term beginning August 1, 2028, and ending July 31, 2029. Judicial Law Clerks are at-will employees working under the exclusive supervision of the Justice or Judge 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 or Judge.

Location:

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).
• Please Note:
  
  Final rates for the 2028 – 2029 have not been determined as of yet, those will be finalized Spring 2028.
• 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 July1) are subject to State Legislature approval.

• 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.
• Licensing Requirements: selection into this position is contingent on being admitted into the Nebraska State Bar Association.

The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or genetics. The Judicial Branch adheres to Veterans Preference Laws. Notify the Administrative Office, , if an ADA accommodation is needed in the selection process.

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