Assistant Attorney General

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Hiring Agency:

Attorney General

• Agency 11

Location:

Lincoln Job Posting

Hiring Rate:

$0.00

Classification Salary Range:

$1.00 - $1,000.00

Job Posting:

JR2024-00002732 Assistant Attorney General (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

12-31-2024

Job Description:

Company Description

The Nebraska Department of Justice's Office of the Attorney General, led by General Mike Hilgers, works to keep Nebraskans safe, protect their rights, and uphold and defend the Constitution and rule of law, among other important duties. As an essential part of those efforts, the Consumer Protection Bureau enforces state and federal laws that safeguard against deceptive, fraudulent, and unfair business practices, as well as against antitrust and monopolistic activities. We passionately and proudly serve Nebraska and its consumers and businesses, including defending Nebraska's most vulnerable populations. The Bureau's work serves its motto and mission to "Protect the Good Life."

Role Description

The Nebraska Office of the Attorney General is seeking an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) for its Consumer Protection Bureau. This is a full-time role located in Lincoln, NE, with flexibility for some remote work. As a Consumer Protection AAG, you will work to ensure that Nebraska consumers are protected from fraudulent and deceptive business practices, and you'll safeguard free and fair competition in the marketplace. You will serve as the frontline defense for Nebraskan consumers, both in state and multistate actions, and in enforcement efforts. Your work will help bring justice for consumers, protect vulnerable communities, shape policy, and help enact industry changes in Nebraska and nationwide.

Consumer Protection AAGs take a hands-on and often first-chair role in litigation and enforcement matters with meaningful impact. In our republic and system of federalism, the States serve a vital role in consumer protection. Your work as AAG would play a crucial part of those efforts.

Culture

The Consumer Protection Bureau's "Protect the Good Life" motto is reflected in our culture. Our team enjoys work-life balance and values ensuring ample time for family, friends, rest, and doing what we love (besides work). Many of us have left the billable hour behind to focus our time on doing meaningful, service-oriented work. We are team-players who hail from all sorts of backgrounds that are united by our passion for protecting consumers. When we aren't "fighting the good fight," our team likes to step outside the office to grab lunch, treats, or beverages together.

Application:

Please email a cover letter explaining your interest, resume, and writing sample to:

Nebraska Attorney General's Office

Email AGO.recruiting@nebraska.gov

REQUIREMENTS:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

• Membership in good standing with the Nebraska State Bar, eligibility for admission to the Nebraska State Bar, or clear ability to be licensed in Nebraska by motion

• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Team-player who cares more about "getting it right" than "being right"

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

• Minimum at least one year of experience in a private law firm or government agency or at least one year as a judicial clerk

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of civil litigation and enforcement experience.

• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in the relevant position.

Other:

Some travel throughout the state of Nebraska and United States required. A criminal history and abuse background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. For further information: www.ago.nebraska.gov/jobs

Salary commensurate with comparable state agency positions and candidate experience. Full-time state benefits available.

The Nebraska Department of Justice is dedicated to assuring equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel administration without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, or religious creed, and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights. Veterans' preference applicable.

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! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, 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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