What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at State of Nebraska?
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Health & Human Services - Agency 25Location:
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Job Description:
Here is how we reward our employees:
- 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
Pay range: $21.524 - $31.729; Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.
This position performs the essential role of providing legal assistance to the agency attorneys providing legal support to the agency’s Public Records team as well as the agency’s other Operational needs. This position will be part of the team responsible for agency-wide functions relating to public record requests; discovery and subpoena compliance; research requests; and records retention and destruction. Under the coordination of the Records Officer, this position will assist the attorneys on the Operations team in gathering, identifying, redacting, reviewing, and producing records pursuant to public record requests and litigation discovery. This involves researching applicable laws to know whether records contain information that is confidential or, otherwise, protected from disclosure. This position needs to be able to understand why certain actions are necessary and apply critical legal thinking throughout. In addition to supporting the agency’s Public Records team, this position will also perform other paralegal duties as assigned by the lead attorney for the Operations Legal Team to include legal assistance to agency attorneys in areas such as Contract, Collection, and Employment law.
Requirements/ Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies from an American Bar Association 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 on a year for year basis
Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge/experience with electronic filing of court documents, and proficiency in MS Office Suite and Adobe.
Knowledge, skills and 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.
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
Important points to remember when applying:
- The employment application is required and is the primary source of information used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements of the job.
- Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are rejected.
- You will not be allowed to change your application after you have applied for a position and you cannot re-apply for the the same position unless it is posted again.
- You have the opportunity to attach a resume; however, it should not be used to replace any information asked for on the official application.
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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.
Salary : $22 - $32
