Attorney - Public Health

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln Job Posting

Hiring Rate:

$36.225

Classification Salary Range:

$24.39 - $51.75

Job Posting:

JR2024-00007537 Attorney - Public Health (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

Job Description:

Does a Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. job appeal to you? Do you like variety in your work? Would you like to provide legal guidance on policy matters affecting the public, while also being able to participate in hearings related to public health? If so, apply today!

Here's how we reward our employees:
• 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

Hiring rate of position: Negotiable; commensurate with education and/or experience, if approved

 

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• We will consider candidates who will graduate with the minimum qualifications by May of 2024 that are taking the July, 2024 bar exam that will be sworn in during September, 2024. We will also consider candidates admitted to the bar in another jurisdiction eligible to be admitted to the Nebraska Bar by Motion contingent upon them becoming admitted to the Nebraska Bar. Applicants in the following classes must meet the following minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
  • Attorney I
    • Requires graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the Nebraska bar.
    • Rate of pay $24.385-$35.947 per hour, commensurate with experience.
  • Attorney II
    • Requires graduation from an accredited law school, admission to the Nebraska bar, and at least one year of experience as an attorney practicing law and providing legal services such as preparing cases, advising clients, and/or interpreting laws or administrative policies.
    • Rate of pay $28.184-$41.547 per hour, commensurate with experience.
  • Attorney III
    • Requires graduation from an accredited law school, admission to the Nebraska bar, and 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.
      Rate of pay $34.50-$51.747 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Legal Requirements: In accordance with Section 7-101, Nebraska Revised, Reissued Statutes of l943, incumbents in this class must be admitted to the Nebraska Bar.

 

Knowledge, skills and abilities: Provide legal support to the areas within public health; interpret and apply statutes, case law, decision of court/administrative hearings, federal and state regulations, and administrative rules and policies on a variety of legal issues; effectively communicate and interact with legal associates, other governmental employees, and the public; formulate legal opinions and recommendations based on legal research, identify critical elements of legal questions or issues; and use of a computer for word processing, research, meetings and communication, and case information/filing.

 

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Appl