Juvenile court attorney

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$38.632

Job Posting:

JR2026-00030084 Juvenile Court Attorney (Open)

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Job Description:

Do you like appearing in court and thinking on your feet? Are you a natural problem solver? Does a Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. job with EXCELLENT WORK-LIFE BALANCE appeal to you? If so, APPLY TODAY!

This position will provide legal support to the Division of Children and Family Services as a juvenile court attorney for the Southeast Service Area. The attorney in this position will provide legal guidance to DHHS case managers and administrators and will appear as a special assistant attorney general representing the Department in juvenile court proceedings. This position is based in the Lincoln office and will primarily attend court in Lancaster County but may travel to surrounding counties as needed. This position will also provide litigation support to the agency and Attorney General's Office as needed. This may include the handling of appeals filed with the Nebraska appellate courts on behalf of the agency. Additional duties of this courtroom attorney may include conducting privilege reviews for compliance with public records requests and discovery requests, as needed.

LOCATION: Lincoln, Nebraska, but requires travel to other counties as needed.

Benefits and perks:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous retirement plan with employer match
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• No billable hour requirements
• ....and lots more!

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Attorney I: Graduation from an accredited school of law and admission to the Nebraska Bar.
• Attorney II: 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.
• Attorney III: 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.

Legal Requirements:

In accordance with Section 7-101, Nebraska Revised, Reissued Statutes of 1943, incumbents in this class must be admitted to the Nebraska Bar.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior work experience in the field of child welfare and juvenile law.
• Prior courtroom experience.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.

HIRING RATE OF POSITION:

• Attorney I: Rate of pay $26.005-$38.334 per hour, Pay may be commensurate with experience and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.
• Attorney II: Rate of pay $30.056-$44.306 per hour, Pay may be commensurate with experience and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.
• Attorney III: Rate of pay $36.792-$55.184 per hour, Pay may be commensurate with experience and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Provide legal support to the agency in juvenile court proceedings; interpret and apply statutes, case law, decisions 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 government employees, and the public; conduct legal research; formulate legal opinions and recommendations based on legal research; identify critical elements of legal questions or issues; and use a computer for word processing and research.

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Benefits

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