Paralegal I

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$22.008

Job Posting:

JR2025-00017809 Paralegal I (Open)

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Job Description:

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for the legal field? Apply now to join our team as Paralegal for the Social Services legal team! As a valued member of our team, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting attorneys by preparing a variety of legal documents and maintaining case files. Additionally, your ability to coordinate with external parties, including courts and government agencies, will be critical in facilitating smooth legal proceedings for Nebraskans.

If you're ready to make a difference and contribute to the success of our legal team, we want to hear from you! Join us in our mission to help people live better lives.

Here's how we reward our teammates:
• 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
• 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

 

Examples of Work

This position performs the essential role of providing legal assistance to the agency attorneys providing legal support to the social services programs. This position will:

• Provide legal assistance to the agency attorneys who provide policy advice to those social services administrations and who represent the agency in administrative appeal proceedings. This assistance will include drafting court pleadings, preparing other legal documents, basic legal research, and gathering and reviewing information for attorneys, including interviewing witnesses.
• Help coordinate hearing attendance and will be responsible for ensuring all the necessary paperwork has been provided to the agency attorney and filed.
• Be responsible for maintaining a tracking system for the receipt of documents necessary for hearings, the filing of the necessary documents, hearing dates and attendance at those hearings, as well as for other legal needs. Duties will include coordinating attorney calendars and drafting motions to continue, when needed.
• May assist with reviewing public records requests; drafting and responding to discovery; drafting regulations; writing appellate briefs; and summarizing case documents.

Qualifications/Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree in paralegal studies from an ABA approved program at an accredited college or successful completion of a program at an American Bar Association approved paralegal institute. Experience may be substituted for education.

Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge/experience with electronic filing of court documents, and proficiency in MS Office Suite and Adobe.

Other: Position is located on-site at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln (301 Centennial Mall S).

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Effective decision making and problem-solving skills; ability to maintain a strict level of confidentiality; demonstrate a strong attention to detail and accuracy; exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines in a fast-paced environment; and must be highly organized and work well under pressure.

 

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! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, 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 Apply app from your home landing page.