Agency Legal Counsel

Agency Legal Counsel (OCIO) Salary: $41.584 – $62.374 per hour. Pay rate commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved. Location: Lincoln, NE. Job Duties Under limited supervision this position will confer with agency senior leadership, other agency administrators, local government officials, associated or assigned agency legal staff members, and other interested parties to exchange and prepare information on legal/administrative actions or issues. Advises agency management and other government officials on the stipulations of program legislation and the legal impact of agency plans and operations to assist in the attainment of agency goals and objectives with statutory requirements. Recommends and reviews draft legislation, agency policies, and procedural statements to provide legal or administrative options to agency management according to statutory authority. All other duties assigned within the scope of the classification. Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Five years of experience practicing law and providing legal services such as preparing and trying cases, advising clients, and/or interpreting laws and/or administrative policies, including one year of supervising other attorneys. Legal Requirements: Must be admitted to the Nebraska Bar. Preferred Qualifications: 1–2 years serving as a General Counsel or Assistant General Counsel to a State or Federal Agency. Knowledge of Nebraska’s legislative process or political experience is a plus. Regular and reliable attendance required. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of state and/or federal statutory and case law and constitutional provisions pertinent to agency programs; preparing or drafting legal documents; judicial procedures and rules of evidence; legal research; trial and administrative hearings; criminal and civil law administration; court and legislative/administrative bodies in Nebraska. Skill in preparing summaries, legal analyses, findings and conclusions, briefs and other legal documents, negotiating and communicating with others sufficient to persuade acceptance of contentious goals or viewpoints; supervising staff of attorneys; prioritizing work; analyzing and interpreting factors, perspectives, and options; applying critical thinking to resolve issues. Ability to facilitate solutions between multiple parties; prepare and communicate the facts and arguments of a case; interact with legal associates, governmental employees, the public, and representatives of parties; formulate legal opinions and recommendations based on research and investigations; conduct legal research; identify critical elements of legal questions or issues; prepare and examine drafts; interpret statutes, case law, decisions of judicial and administrative hearings, and administrative rules and policies; assign and evaluate work of assigned staff. Benefits 13 paid holidays Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately Military leave 156% state‑matched retirement Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program 79% employer‑paid health insurance plans Dental and vision insurance plans Employer‑paid $20,000 life insurance policy Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service Training and development based on your career aspirations Fun, inviting teammates A safe and secure environment 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co