Paralegal

Overview

Are you known for your eye for detail, ability to multitask, and exceptional organizational skills? Are you seeking a role that combines your skill of reading, reviewing, and drafting legal documents with the opportunity to make a real impact? If so, this Paralegal position may be perfect for you. As part of our outgoing team, you'll enjoy regular hours and a supportive work environment.

By supporting and protecting students and assisting with education standards, our work touches the lives of many in Nebraska. If you're ready to make a difference while working alongside friendly colleagues who value collaboration and humor, apply now to join our team!

The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.

Office

Location:

This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.

Pay Grade 5: $25.287/hour

This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $24,700 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).#benefits

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
• 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
• Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
• 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

• Assists with review of administrative rule revisions (including using legislative format) to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Prepares and publishes public notices for rule revisions and contract agreements.
• Drafts, proofs, and edits a variety of legal documents to support or correspond with attorneys, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Assists attorneys in preparation for administrative and contested case hearings and with post-hearing matters. Receives complaints and maintains case files.
• Serves as point of contact for hearing officers (e.g., coordinates document filings, maintains case files, processes bills, schedules hearing rooms).
• Assists with NDE service contracts and other related contractual documents, and maintains logs and records of such reviews.
• Provides organizational assistance for attorneys, directs or responds to inquiries, and serves as back to up to Legal Services Associate.
• Assists attorneys with legal and legislative research, and factual investigations.
• Performs administrative duties and accounting work including preparing, maintaining, and processing contract and financial records and documents, and accounts receivable and payable in the State of Nebraska accounting system.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, possesses a valid driver’s license and travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

This position requires approximately 95% of work time spent in an office environment; the remainder is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as meetings and trainings. There is no expected overnight travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate 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. Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate degree in Paralegal Studies and two years of experience as a paralegal or similar position; experience with litigation document drafting and processes, Administrative Procedure Act processes, and working in a Nebraska government office.