Lancaster County, Nebraska, Public Defender Seeking Attorney
The Lancaster County, Nebraska, Public Defender’s Office (Lincoln, Nebraska) is seeking a highly qualified candidate for an attorney position. Entry level and experienced candidates will be considered, with initial assignment in the juvenile, misdemeanor, or felony divisions. The preferred candidate will have criminal defense experience including representation of individuals charged with felony offenses in Nebraska state courts.
The successful applicant will be a highly motivated attorney dedicated to indigent defense and licensed to practice law in the State of Nebraska, or able to become licensed in the next two months. Applicants should have exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, an interest in and aptitude for criminal defense litigation, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires teamwork and collaboration with a variety of professionals.
Starting salary is for an entry level Attorney is $77,342.72 with an excellent benefit package; an increased starting salary would be considered for experienced candidates. Lancaster County provides regular salary increases for attorneys upon successful promotion with probationary and annual reviews, as well as cost of living increases. Applicants should send a cover letter, a current resume, three references, a writing sample, and their law school transcript to Angela Franssen, at afranssen@lancaster.ne.gov.
Deadline for applications is August 16, 2024.