Paralegal I
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Revenue - Agency 16

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$21.524

Job Posting:
JR2024-00012152 Paralegal I (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
01-18-2025

Job Description:
++Department does not sponsor non-immigrant work visas for this position.++

Under limited supervision, assists attorneys in the investigation of facts, preparation of documents, and research of law; performs related work as assigned.

Job duties include:
1. Assist in preparing and filing probate and bankruptcy claims on behalf of the Nebraska Department of Revenue.

2. Coordinator for Audit Review Committee Meetings and other meetings involving Legal and Policy when needed.

3. Assist in distribution of Legal and Policy mail distribution for teammates.

4. Any duties requested by the Legal Manager or Legal Supervisor as needed.

5. Prepare documents for attorneys working on discovery as requested. Writes basic research, cite check research authority, and prepares memoranda summarizing findings.

6. Any assistance as requested by personnel in Legal.

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: experience drafting pleadings, motions, or settlement agreements using research sites such as Westlaw and RIA.

Other: top candidates must be able to undergo and successfully pass a comprehensive background check.

Knowledge of: State and federal statutory and case law and constitutional provisions pertinent to agency programs; agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertinent to the legal services function; the goals, scope, and impact of agency programs; the agency organizational structure, functional relationships, and legal processes of the courts and legislative/administrative bodies in Nebraska; the principles and practices of criminal and civil law administration; Judicial procedures and rules of evidence; the principles and practices of legal research; the techniques of preparing and drafting legal documents and forms; accounting, tax, creditor claims, reviewing audit and financial records; legal terminology. Skills in: Using Windows operating systems such as Word, Excel, Access for processing, creating documents; verbal and written communications.

Ability to: Interpret and apply statutes, case law, decisions of a court/administrative hearing, and administrative rules and policies; communicate orally and in writing to summarize and exchange legal findings and conclusions; interact with legal associates, other government employees, the public, and representative of parties involved in a case; formulate legal opinions and recommendations based on research and investigations; conduct legal research and investigations; identify critical elements of legal questions or issues.


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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