Job Description:
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.
From supporting teachers and students to advocating for those in need of special education and disability services, 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!
Office Location & Schedule: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.
Essential Functions
- 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., communicates to determine availability for cases, 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 initial review of certification complaints and drafts subpoenas and other documents to assist investigators.
- 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.
- Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Working Conditions and Travel:
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.
Requirements / Qualifications:
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 andor 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.