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State of Nebraska

Assistant Attorney General

Nebraska, USA

4 Days ago

Job Overview


Posted Date: 25 September 2025

Job Function: Legal Services / Legal

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

Experience: 3 - 0 yrs

Job Description


The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Attorney General - Agency 11

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$0.000

Job Posting:
JR2025-00018546 Assistant Attorney General (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
11-09-2026

Job Description:
The Nebraska Department of Justice / Nebraska Attorney General?s Office is currently seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Attorney General ("AAG") in the Office's Civil Litigation Bureau, with an emphasis in employment law and general civil litigation. The AAG will appear on behalf of and in defense of the State in all state and federal district courts with potential for appellate practice. While employment law experience is preferred, the position allows for experience in a variety of practice areas including employment, contracts, section 1983 defense, APA claims and constitutional questions. Excellent legal writing skills required. Prior experience in motions practice, depositions, and appearance before state or federal tribunals highly preferred.
Please email a cover letter, writing sample and resume to:
Nebraska Attorney General?s Office
Email ago.recruiting@nebraska.gov

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; Minimum of at least three years of litigation experience in a private law firm or government agency, which may include service as a judicial clerk. Excellent legal writing skills and demonstrated work ethic.
Preferred Qualifications: Five or more years of general civil litigation, employment law or appellate advocacy experience. Demonstrated subject matter expertise in the relevant position. Judicial clerkship experience.
Other: Some travel required. A criminal history and abuse background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

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.

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.

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.

Instructions for Applying

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Applicants who need accommodation in the selection process should request this in advance. Requests can be made by contacting the Nebraska State Personnel Office 1526 K Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE. (402)471-2075.
These positions are subject to application of Veterans' Preference.

Practice Areas & Specialty

Litigation


Key skill Required

  • Advocacy
  • Background Check
  • Comprehensive
  • Development
  • Employment Law
  • Encourage
  • Equal Employment Opportunity
  • History
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Private Law
  • Professional Development
  • Selection Process
  • Supportive
  • Work Ethic
  • Workday
  • Writing

Designation

  • Attorney

Company Details


Company Name: State of Nebraska

Website: N/A

Recruiting People: HR Department

Contact Number: --

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