Assistant Attorney General

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Job Description:

The AAG will provide legal counsel and representation to assigned state officials, agencies, boards, and commissions and assist in enforcement of the public records and open meetings statutes. Excellent legal writing and oral communication skills are required. 

Requirements/ Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an ABA accredited law school and a license to practice law in Nebraska, or clear ability to be licensed in Nebraska by motion. Excellent legal writing skills and demonstrated work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications: Judicial clerkship or one or more years of experience in a private law firm or government agency.  

Other: Some occasional travel may be required. A criminal history and abuse background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. For further information: www.ago.nebraska.gov 

Salary and Benefits:

Salary commensurate with comparable state agency positions and candidate experience. Full-time state benefits available. 

The Nebraska Department of Justice is dedicated to assuring equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel administration without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, or religious creed and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights. Veterans' preference applicable.

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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.

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