Legal Aide I (SOS Temporary)

Job Description

The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Administrative Services - Agency 65
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$16.035
Job Posting:
JR2026-00029221 Legal Aide I (SOS Temporary) (Open)
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Job Description:
Join the State of Nebraska Team as a Temporary Legal Aide through the SOS Temporary Program!

The SOS Temporary Program is the State of Nebraska's inhouse staffing service, placing motivated talent into high impact, limited term roles that help keep the State's agencies, boards, and commissions moving forward.  Every assignment is temporary and provides an opportunity to complete meaningful work while building new skills and connections and exploring career paths within state government.

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Under direct supervision, performs paraprofessional legal work researching and providing analysis on a variety of legal subjects for an agency; prepares a variety of legal documents and memorandums; performs related work as assigned.
Job Duties:
Conduct research for agency attorneys, reviews, studies, and annotates laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities. Analyze law sources, assist with preparing legal files and documents such as briefs, affidavits, motions, or memorandums for agency use. May assist in drafting proposed rules, regulations and statutes. Gather data and legal requirements related to agency responsibilities and summarize as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Current enrollment in, and completion of one year of law school (approved by the American Bar Association).
Other:
Regular and Reliable attendance is required. Please supply a copy of your transcripts with the application.

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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.
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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.