Legal Aide Ii

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Legal Aide II
The candidate will be interpreting complex federal and state constitutional, statutory and regulatory laws and recognizing the impact of legislation on the agency and its programs. Drafting regulations and conducting privilege reviews for compliance with public records requests and discovery requests. Providing litigation support to the agency and Attorney General's Office, as needed, which may include the handling of appeals filed with the Nebraska appellate courts. Conducting research for agency attorneys; reviews, studies, searches, and annotates laws, court decisions, Analyzing law sources to prepare drafts of briefs or arguments for review, approval, and use by attorneys. Writing memorandums relating to areas researched. Preparing legal files and/or documents and/or correspondence such as briefs, affidavits, motions, Subpoenas, petitions, or memorandums for use by agency attorneys. Supervising the maintenance of the legal library and organizing current research data. Assisting in drafting legislative bills or amendments to legislative bills. Assisting in research, analysis, and revision of agency rules and regulations. Must be enrolled in their first year at an ABA-accredited law school, with successful completion of the first-year curriculum anticipated by June of 2022. Should demonstrate: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate legal concepts accurately and concisely to a diverse audience; Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills; Ability to easily transition between diverse areas of legal practice and work environments; Integrity, understanding of professional rules of ethics, and ability to manage confidential information; and Competency related to the first-year law school curriculum. Knowledge of: legal research methods and case analysis; drafting bills and amendments; filing and record-keeping methods. Skills in: legal research and writing legal analysis and documents. Ability to: analyze and interpret statutes; effectively communicate.

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