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Crime Commission - Agency 78
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Job Description:
The attorney will be responsible for providing legal instruction for all mandated courses required for Nebraska Law Enforcement Officers, Supervisors and Managers. The attorney is required to have expect knowledge of substantive criminal laws, criminal procedure, employment laws and administrative laws.
The attorney will manage the Mock Trial Program at the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center and will supervise up to six contract attorneys who will be assisting with this program.
Look at what we have to offer!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) 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
At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!
Job Duties: The attorney position will work independently with no legal supervisory guidance and will serve as the subject matter expert in all areas related to the Nebraska Crime Commission and its various statutory boards.
The attorney will represent the Crime Commission and the PSAC during administrative hearings and will be expected to prepare findings of fact and conclusions of law on behalf of these bodies when there are hearings before each. This individual will be required to work with the Office of the Nebraska Attorney General on all cases that are appealed from an administrative hearing. The attorney will also help negotiate and draft contracts on behalf of the Commission.
Confer with representatives of the legislative, and executive branches of State government to share information on legal/program issues or activities and to elicit necessary support for agency priorities and goals. Will advise 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. Recommend draft legislation, agency policies, and procedural statements to provide legal or administrative options to agency management in the enforcement of agency statutory authority. Prepares drafts of correspondence, motions, pleadings, findings of fact, conclusions of law, agency rules and regulations, orders, and other legal documents to provide legal guidance to legal counsels or agency management. Research and develop lesson plans and handouts for conducting mandated training for law enforcement officers, supervisors and managers. Present lectures in all mandated course for all mandated training for law enforcement officers, supervisors and managers. Coordinate the Mock Trial Program. Other duties as assigned within the scope of classification.
Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: 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 l943, incumbents in this class must be admitted to the Nebraska Bar.
Preferred Qualifications: Candidate has trial experience in criminal and civil law.
Other: This position requires travel; it will vary on agency activities or work assignments. There will also be travel to conferences, meetings, and training sessions. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver’s license or another form of reliable transportation. Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The attorney will need to be knowledgeable in state and/or federal statutory and case law and constitutional provisions pertinent to agency programs; the techniques of preparing or drafting legal document and forms; judicial procedures and rules of evidence; the principles and practices of legal research; the procedures of trial and administrative hearings; the principles and practices of criminal and civil law administration.
The attorney must possess the skill to: preparing summaries, legal analyses, findings and conclusions, briefs and other legal documents, negotiating and communicating with others sufficient to persuade their acceptance of contentious goals or viewpoints; analyzing and interpreting various factors, perspectives, and options and applying critical thinking to resolve issues.
The attorney must have the ability to: prepare and communicate in person and by telephone, emails, summaries, and correspondence, the facts and arguments of a case to persuade others to accept the viewpoint presented; interact with legal associates, other governmental employees, the public, and representatives of parties involved in a case; formulate legal opinions and recommendations based on legal research and investigations; conduct legal research and investigations; identify critical elements of legal questions or issues and select appropriate course of action; prepare drafts of legal documents and forms; interpret and apply statutes, case law, decisions of judicial and administrative hearings, and administrative rules and policies.
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.
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