Lead Public Health Attorney

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$36.950

Job Posting:

JR2025-00013323 Lead Public Health Attorney (Open)

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Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to serving our community through our mission of, "Helping People Live Better Lives". In support of that mission, DHHS is in search of a Lead Public Health Attorney to lead and coordinate the Public Health attorney team within Legal Services.


Job duties:
The Lead Public Health Attorney will manage the administration, direction, and coordination of a team of Public Health attorneys. Responsibilities include supervision, management, and mentoring of the team’s work goals and performance while ensuring consistent application of administrative policies, procedures, and legal requirements. The lead attorney will provide legal guidance to the agency’s Division of Public Health and serve as the liaison between the Division’s leadership team and the Public Health attorney team.

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
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• 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

Hiring rate of position: Negotiable; commensurate with education and/or experience, if approved.

 

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.

 

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Current knowledge of, or the ability to quickly grasp, public health principles, law, and policy; facilitate solutions between multiple parties; interact with other governmental agencies, the public, and representatives of parties involved in a case; 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.

Experience managing or leading legal staff is preferred.

 

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.