Paralegal

Help grow Nebraska by being part of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development's legal team. Join a team of legal professionals dedicated to serving the public.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of contact for the legal team by conducting basic research, data compilation, and document review and maintenance.
• Assist attorneys with discovery and public records requests.
• Organize and assist with the preparation of legislative bill summaries.
• Prepare legal documents, draft responses, letters, emails, memos summarizing facts of legal matters, and gather information to support the Department's attorneys.
• Support attorneys and managers through timely handling of public records requests, legal documentation preparation and review, and research.
• Investigate and research information in reports and assist with case or report preparations.
• Review contracts and agreements that will be approved by an attorney.
• Maintain and manage records for incentive program compliance, grant program support, and other monitoring as needed.
• Conduct legal research, writing of legal documents, review, and preparation for attorney usage.
• Execute liaison duties, communicate with stakeholders and government officials.
• Utilize legal research tools to summarize depositions and transcripts for hearings or appeals.
• Coordinate and prepare reports needed for discovery and hearings.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.

Requirements

• 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: Experience with public records laws and document review.
• Minimal travel may be required; must present a valid driver’s license or another form of reliable transportation.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% 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

Hiring rate: $22.503 per hour.