Term Law Clerk - Court of Appeals
Location: 1210 Golden Gate Drive, Papillion, Nebraska
District: 4th Judicial District
The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers medical/dental/vision, $20,000 free basic life insurance, state-matched 156% retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, earned paid vacation and sick leave, and more.
The Nebraska Court of Appeals, 4th Judicial District, is currently accepting applications for a full-time Judicial Law Clerk for the 2025-2026 term (with additional one year terms negotiable). This position involves highly responsible legal work including legal research and analysis and assisting with the drafting of opinions. The office location is 1210 Golden Gate Drive, Papillion, Nebraska.
JOB DUTIES:
The attorney in this position directly assists the Court of Appeals judge with case specific duties by writing judicial opinions for cases on appeal and managing the court's docket. Responsibilities may include preparing legal memoranda, conducting legal research, analysis, formulating recommendations, and advising the judge and other members of the legal team on the facts of a case.
REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an American Bar Association approved law school (top 25% of class preferred) and admission to the Nebraska State Bar Association, or eligibility therefore.
All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, and practices of legal research including the use of Westlaw and Lexis/Nexis. Demonstrated ability to organize and lay out printed material, to digest and abstract studies and opinions, to communicate clearly and concisely, and experience using word processing skills.
Physical Requirements:
Law clerks must at times work varying hours and with some travel. Normal office hazards are encountered, i.e., prolonged sitting, along with the stress derived from the complexity of legal research and the confidential nature of the work.
SALARY RANGE: $63,977.48 - $92,658.69 per year
*Please note: Annual salary increases will occur July 1 each year. Amount to be determined. Salary listed is current July 2024 salary year. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.
Apply as soon as possible; applications will close when the position is filled.
TO APPLY: Please send cover letter, resume, references, unofficial grade transcript, and writing sample via email to tricia.freeman@nejudicial.gov.
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