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Hiring Agency:

Fire Marshal - Agency 21

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$22.008

Job Posting:

JR2025-00019349 Paralegal I (Open)

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Job Description:

The Paralegal will work primarily with the Underground Excavation Safety Committee members. The position will be drafting the docket documents and making scheduling arraignments for hearings, managing/tracking all service processes for notice requirements, drafting all findings of fact and conclusions, tracking all judgments for both processing and continued compliance with conditional decrees, and assisting in developing, submitting and publishing regulations for Committee processes. The position will also be assisting with other Agency regulation work, public record searches and other duties as needed.

Look at what we have to offer!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

 

Job Duties:

Participating in Underground Safety Committee Hearings and all related activities such as: creation of case listings, drafting and sending notices, drafting responses drafting findings of facts and judgments, issuance and tracking of judgments, assisting the Committee in all steps of regulation drafting and processes, and working with the public on issues related to Committee jurisdiction. Assisting with regulation work in other Agency programs. Monitoring and processing public records requests. Other duties as assigned and within the scope of the classification.

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 in drafting and publication steps for Agency regulations; experience communicating legal principals to non-legal stakeholders; experience tracking payments and working with the Nebraska State Treasurers Office; ability to multitask on non-traditional legal duties; experience working from various remote locations.

Other: This position requires travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver’s license or another form of reliable transportation. Regular and reliable attendance required.
 

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Principles and practices of civil law administration; Agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertinent to the Fuels Division and legal services; goals, scope and impact of agency programs; the agency organizational structure, functional relationships, and legal processes of the courts and legislative/administrative bodies of Nebraska, the techniques of preparing and drafting legal documents and forms; and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 

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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