Agency Legal Counsel - Central Office
Company: State of Nebraska
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Correctional Services -
Agency 46 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $1.000 Job Posting:
JR2026-00022796 Agency Legal Counsel - Central Office (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is
posted as open until closed): Job Description: Are you a litigator
who thrives at the intersection of complex constitutional law and
public safety? The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services
(NDCS) is seeking an Agency Legal Counsel who is more than just an
advisor—we need a strategic protector of the agency’s mission. In
this role, you won’t just be managing a caseload; you’ll be
navigating the intricate legal landscape of a multi-facility
correctional system, providing the critical counsel that ensures
justice, safety, and operational excellence for our staff and those
in our custody. If you are ready to apply your expertise to work
that truly matters for the State of Nebraska, your next challenge
starts here. Information about the Department can be found at:
www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For more information call
402-471-2654. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at
megan.jones@nebraska.gov. This is an at-will position. Salary is
negotiable. DUTIES Directs and manages the entire legal department
and all legal functions within an agency/system. Supervises
assigned staff engaged in providing professional legal and
technical support services; performs related work as assigned.
Administers personnel policies and procedures by supervising and
evaluating the work of agency attorneys; and recommending personnel
actions related to employee selection, disciplinary procedures,
performance, leaves, grievances, work schedules, and assignments.
Provides legal services relating to legislation by guiding and
participating in the drafting of legislation; evaluating current or
pending legislation; and making recommendations regarding
legislation. Confers with representatives of the judicial,
legislative, and executive branches of government to provide
information on issues or activities and to obtain necessary support
for agency priorities and goals. Serves as the primary legal
representative for NDCS at State Tort Claims Board hearings.
Develops and updates an agency’s legal services policies and
procedures, as directed. Participates in senior level legal policy
making within the agency. Requirements / Qualifications Minimum
Qualifications: Five years of experience practicing law and
providing legal services such as preparing and trying cases,
advising clients, and/or interpreting laws and/or administrative
policies, including one year of supervising other attorneys. Legal
Requirements: In accordance with Section 7-101, Nebraska Revised,
Reissued Statutes of I943, incumbents in this class must be
admitted to the Nebraska Bar. Preferred Qualifications: Leadership
experience, experience providing strategic legal advice, experience
in public-sector or administrative law, ability to manage and
prioritize a diverse legal portfolio, strong communication skills,
high level of professional judgement, integrity and discretion.
Other: Valid driver’s license required. Applicant accepting a job
offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order:
medical exam, and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test.
Must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training
Program. If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska,
please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log
in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your
home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link
web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 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.htmlbenefits 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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