Lead Attorney

The work we do matters!Hiring AgencyHealth & Human Services - Agency 25Location:Lincoln Job PostingHiring Rate:$36.22Classification Salary Range:$34.50 - $51.75Job Posting:JR2023-00001858 Lead Attorney (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On:(If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed)Job Description:This Lead Attorney position will manage the administration, direction, and coordination of a team of attorneys who provide legal support for the general operational needs of DHHS. The Operations Legal Team provides advice and counsel to management and programs on various matters including contract law, government procurement, and federal grant administration. The team also represents DHHS in employment matters; develops responses to tort/contract/miscellaneous claims made against DHHS; collects debt on behalf of DHHS; and assists in the handling of discovery, public records responses and records retention.Responsibilities:Responsibilities of the Lead Attorney include supervision, management, and mentoring of the team’s work goals and performance, as well as ensuring consistent application of administrative policies, procedures, and legal requirements.How We Reward Our Employees:Stable Employment13 paid holidays (including Arbor Day!)Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year, accruing immediatelyMilitary leave, civil service leave, funeral leave, and more156% (that’s not a typo!) state-matched retirementTuition reimbursementEmployee assistance program79% employer paid health, dental, vision insurance plansEmployer-paid $20,000 life insurance policyPublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal governmentWide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the StateOpportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public serviceTraining and Development based on your career aspirationsFun and inviting teammatesHiring rate of position:

Negotiable; commensurate with education and/or experience, if approved.Qualifications / Requirements: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. In accordance with Section 7-101, Nebraska Revised, Reissued Statutes of 1943, incumbents in this class must be admitted to the Nebraska Bar.PREFERRED:

Experience managing or leading legal staff or legal operations. Experience with contract law; federal, block, or state grants; public contracting; software licensing agreements; experience with employment and labor relations.Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:Excellent legal research and communication skills. Ability to interpret and communicate the legal effect of transactional documents; analyze the application of relevant law to specific facts; recognize the impact of developing legislation and case law on the agency and its programs; and interpret complex federal and state constitutional, statutory and regulatory law. Ability to formulate legal opinions and recommendations based on legal research and investigations; conduct or coordinate legal research interpret and apply statutes, case law, decisions of judicial and administrative hearings, and administrative rules and policies; assign and evaluate work of assigned staff.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#benefitsEqual 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 Apply app from your home landing page.

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