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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Omaha, NE

Hiring Rate:

$22.008

Job Posting:

JR2026-00026308 Paralegal I (Open)

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Job Description:

Join our Legal Division within Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services team as a Child Welfare Paralegal!

This paralegal will help coordinate hearing attendance and will be responsible for ensuring all the necessary documentation has been provided to the agency attorney and filed in court. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining a tracking system for the receipt of documents necessary for court hearings, the electronic filing of necessary court documents, hearing dates and attendance at those hearings. This will include coordinating attorney calendars and drafting court pleadings, preparing legal documents, conducting basic legal research, interviewing witnesses, and providing administrative assistance. This paralegal may assist with drafting regulations, writing appellate briefs, summarizing case documents, and policy review.

Here's what we can offer:
• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• A culture that embraces work-life balance – no overtime!
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates

 

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Associates 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.

 

Knowledge, skills and abilities: Effective decision making and problem-solving skills; ability to maintain a strict level of confidentiality; demonstrate a strong attention to detail and accuracy; exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines in a fast-paced environment; and must be highly organized and work well under pressure.

Preferred: working knowledge of/experience with electronic filing of court documents; knowledge of juvenile court system; and proficiency in MS Office Suite.

 

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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.

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.