Nebraska Department of Justice

The Nebraska Department of Justice is seeking a Data Analyst for our Medicaid Fraud and Patient Abuse Unit! Distinguishing Characteristics of Work: The Analyst assists the Auditors, Investigators, and Attorneys from the Unit in various projects of investigating cases of complex white collar financial crimes and schemes committed by providers of medical services to Medicaid recipients and cases of the misuse of patient funds.?This person assists on full investigative audits and analytical procedures relating to criminal and civil investigative work involving methods of fraud examination and forensic accounting and the detection and investigation of violations of applicable Medicaid program statutes and regulations.? This person may work independently or with the Auditors, Investigators, and Attorneys from the Section. Work is performed under the general direction of the Auditors and the Unit Director. EDUCATION: ? Applicants must have at minimum an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree with a preference for a major or minor in accounting or a closely related business field.?Interest in learning and performing paralegal work desirable.?Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Salary commensurate with comparable state agency positions and candidate experience. Full-time state benefits available. The Analyst will work from the Nebraska Department of Justice’s office located?in Lincoln. 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. Please email a cover letter, writing sample and resume to: Nebraska Attorney General’s Office Email: [email protected] ago.nebraska.gov/jobs

We are seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Prosecution Bureau of the Nebraska Department of Justice! The AAG shall represent the state prosecuting criminal cases in state trial courts throughout Nebraska.?? ? Responsibilities include: Prosecuting a wide variety of felony and misdemeanor crimes including homicide, child and elderly abuse, white collar, property, drug, official misconduct, and other cases as assigned. Consulting with crime victims and updating victim liaisons about case status. Communicating with witnesses, defense counsel, and peer County Attorneys regarding pending matters. Researching issues of criminal law, writing briefs and memoranda, conducting pretrial hearings, negotiations and trials all in the pursuit of successful prosecutions. REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an ABA accredited law school and a license to practice law in Nebraska, or clear ability to be licensed in Nebraska by motion; Minimum at least one year of experience in a private law firm, government agency or as a judicial clerk.?Excellent legal writing skills and demonstrated work ethic. ? PREFERRED: Three or more years of civil litigation, appellate advocacy or criminal prosecution experience.?Prior experience in successful prosecution of significant felony crimes or public corruption cases strongly preferred.?Demonstrated subject matter expertise in the relevant position. ? OTHER: Travel throughout the state of Nebraska required. A criminal history and abuse background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. For further information:?www.ago.nebraska.gov. ? Salary commensurate with comparable state agency positions and candidate experience. Full-time state benefits available. The Assistant Attorney General will either work from the Nebraska Department of Justice’s office located?in Lincoln or in a location in Greater Nebraska commensurate with the Office’s needs.? ? 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. ? Please email a cover letter, writing sample and resume to: Nebraska Attorney General’s Office Email:?[email protected]

We are seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General in the Legal Services Bureau of the Nebraska Department of Justice! The AAG will provide legal counsel and representation to assigned state officials, agencies, boards, and commissions and assist in enforcement of the public records and open meetings statutes. Excellent legal writing and oral communication skills are required. REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an ABA accredited law school and a license to practice law in Nebraska, or clear ability to be licensed in Nebraska by motion. Excellent legal writing skills and demonstrated work ethic. PREFERRED: Judicial clerkship or one or more years of experience in a private law firm or government agency. OTHER:?Some travel required. A criminal history and abuse background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. For further information: www.ago.nebraska.gov Salary commensurate with comparable state agency positions and candidate experience. Full-time state benefits available.?The Assistant Attorney General will work from the Nebraska Department of Justice’s office located at 1221 N Street in Lincoln. 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. ?Please email a cover letter, writing sample and resume to: ?Nebraska Attorney General’s Office ?Email [email protected]

We are seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Litigation Bureau of the Nebraska Department of Justice! The AAG will appear on behalf of and in defense of the State in all state and federal district courts with potential for appellate practice. The position allows for experience in a variety of practice areas including employment, contracts, section 1983 defense, APA claims and constitutional questions. Excellent legal writing skills required.?Prior experience in motions practice, depositions, and appearance before state or federal tribunals highly preferred. REQUIREMENTS:?Graduation from an ABA accredited law school and a license to practice law in Nebraska, or clear ability to be licensed in Nebraska by motion; Minimum at least one year of experience in a private law firm or government agency or at least one year as a judicial clerk.?Excellent legal writing skills and demonstrated work ethic. PREFERRED:??Three?or more years of civil litigation, appellate advocacy or criminal prosecution experience.?Demonstrated subject matter expertise in the relevant position. ?Judicial clerkship experience.?? OTHER:?Some travel required. A criminal history and abuse background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. For further information: www.ago.nebraska.gov? Salary commensurate with comparable state agency positions and candidate experience. Full-time state benefits available.?The Assistant Attorney General will work from the Nebraska Department of Justice’s office located at 1221 N Street in Lincoln. 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. Please email a cover letter, writing sample and resume to: Nebraska Attorney General’s Office Email?[email protected]

The Medicaid Fraud and Patient Abuse Bureau of the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office is seeking applicants for an Investigator! Under administrative supervision from the Chief of Investigations, Investigators work collaboratively with other Medicaid Fraud and Patient Abuse Unit staff and other state and federal agencies to investigate allegations of fraud in the Medicaid program and/or abuse or neglect in licensed care facilities.?They perform all phases of an investigation within the jurisdiction of the MFPAU from the central office and in the field. Statewide travel required.? ? Essential Job Functions:????? Typical tasks include collection of evidence, conducting interviews, taking statements, extensive report writing, performance of basic analysis of Medicaid providers’ billings to detect fraudulent schemes and abnormal patterns, preparation of analytical charts, operation of investigative equipment, surveillance, delivering subpoenas, assisting the audit and legal staff with case development and problem solving, and testifying in court.?? ? Qualifications: Law enforcement certification required.??Ability to be commissioned as a Deputy State Sheriff required.??Previous investigative experience strongly preferred.??CFE designation preferred.??Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a major in criminal justice, law enforcement, police science, accounting, finance or business, and a minimum of one year of experience in white-collar investigations preferred.??Substantial experience may be substituted for college degree.??Experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.??Knowledge of relevant white-collar law enforcement or criminal investigation techniques preferred.??Experience involving application of state statutes, agency rules and regulations and court/administrative hearings process helpful. Preference will be given to candidates who are Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) or who possess relevant accounting and law enforcement/investigation experience. ? Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with candidate experience and qualifications.?Full state benefits provided. 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.? ? This position is eligible for veterans’ preference. Applicant accepting a job offer must pass a background check.? Please email a cover letter and resume to the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office.??Email?[email protected] For more information, please visit ago.nebraska.gov/jobs

The Nebraska Department of Justice is currently seeking a recent law-school graduate for the Spire Fellowship. Named for former Attorney General, Nebraska Bar Association President, and philanthropist Robert M. Spire, the Fellowship affords young, motivated lawyers hands-on experience in the Office of the Solicitor General. The Office of the Solicitor General frequently represents the State, its officers, and agencies in cases presenting high-profile or high-stakes questions. The Office of the Solicitor General also provides legal advice to the Attorney General, drafts formal opinions of the Attorney General, and advises on the State’s participation in multi-state litigation. The Spire Fellow will work alongside the attorneys in the Office of the Solicitor General, including briefing and potentially arguing appeals. The successful candidate will have excellent legal writing skills and legal judgment. The successful candidate must also be able to efficiently research and analyze complex legal problems. Some travel may be required. REQUIREMENTS Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school License to practice law in Nebraska or a willingness to become licensed to practice law in Nebraska. Excellent legal writing skills PREFERRED Judicial clerkship experience Fewer than five years of legal experience? Law review experience SALARY AND BENEFITS? Competitive salary? Comprehensive benefits package 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. Applicant accepting a job offer must pass a background check.?For more information please visit ago.nebraska.gov. Please email a cover letter, resume, and one or two writing samples to: Nebraska Attorney General’s Office Email:?[email protected]

We're currently seeking applicants for a Deputy Solicitor General in the Office of the Solicitor General! This unique role affords bright and motivated attorneys the opportunity to serve the public, brief and argue cases before the Nebraska Supreme Court and federal courts of appeals, and write merits and amicus briefs before the United States Supreme Court. The Office of the Solicitor General frequently represents the State, its officers, and agencies in cases presenting high-profile or high-stakes questions. The Office of the Solicitor General also provides legal advice to the Attorney General, drafts formal opinions of the Attorney General, and advises on the State’s participation in multi-state litigation. In addition to fulfilling these duties, the Deputy Solicitor General will also research and propose ideas for affirmative litigation to advance the State’s interests. The successful candidate will have excellent legal writing skills and legal judgment. The successful candidate must also be able to efficiently research and analyze complex legal problems. Some travel may be required. REQUIREMENTS -Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school -License to practice law in Nebraska or a willingness to become licensed to practice law in Nebraska. -At least four years of experience in practice or as a judicial clerk -Excellent legal writing skills PREFERRED -Judicial clerkship experience SALARY AND BENEFITS? -Competitive salary? -Comprehensive benefits package? -Remote work may be possible 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. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass a background check. Please email a cover letter, resume, and one or two writing samples to: Nebraska Attorney General’s Office Email:?[email protected]

We're currently seeking applicants for a Deputy Solicitor General in the Office of the Solicitor General! This unique role affords bright and motivated attorneys the opportunity to serve the public, brief and argue cases before the Nebraska Supreme Court and federal courts of appeals, and write merits and amicus briefs before the United States Supreme Court. The Office of the Solicitor General frequently represents the State, its officers, and agencies in cases presenting high-profile or high-stakes questions. The Office of the Solicitor General also provides legal advice to the Attorney General, drafts formal opinions of the Attorney General, and advises on the State’s participation in multi-state litigation. In addition to fulfilling these duties, the Deputy Solicitor General will also research and propose ideas for affirmative litigation to advance the State’s interests. The successful candidate will have excellent legal writing skills and legal judgment. The successful candidate must also be able to efficiently research and analyze complex legal problems. Some travel may be required. REQUIREMENTS -Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school -License to practice law in Nebraska or a willingness to become licensed to practice law in Nebraska. -At least four years of experience in practice or as a judicial clerk -Excellent legal writing skills PREFERRED -Judicial clerkship experience SALARY AND BENEFITS? -Competitive salary? -Comprehensive benefits package? -Remote work may be possible 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. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass a background check. Please email a cover letter, resume, and one or two writing samples to: Nebraska Attorney General’s Office Email:?[email protected]