2028 Term Supreme Court Law Clerk
- Location
- Lincoln, NE
- Listed
- 4 days ago
About the role
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- Hiring Agency: Supreme Court - Agency 5
- Location: Lincoln, NE
- Hiring Rate: $34.430
Job Posting: JR2026-00028542 2028 Term Supreme Court Law Clerk (Evergreen) (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
About the role
- The Judicial Branch does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position.
The Judicial Branch offers: Health & Wellness
- 79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance
- Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
- Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Financial Security
- 156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan
- FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy
- Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase
Paid Time Off & Leave
- 13 paid holidays annually
- Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
- Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave
Professional Growth
- Paid training to develop your skills
- Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications
- Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education
- Opportunity for bilingual pay
About the role
The Nebraska Supreme Court is currently accepting applications for a full-time Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Jonathan J. Papik. The position is for the term beginning August 1, 2028, and ending July 31, 2029. Judicial Law Clerks are at-will employees working under the exclusive supervision of the Justice or Judge by whom they are hired. The attorney in this position directly assists a Supreme Court Justice with case specific duties. Law clerks are hired at the discretion of the Justice or Judge.
- Location: Nebraska State Capitol
- 1445 K Street
- Lincoln, NE 68508
Remote work may be permitted occasionally and some travel may be required.
Salary and Compensation
- Starting Salary: $71,613.78 annually (Hiring Rate).
- Please Note: F inal rates for the 2028 - 2029 have not been determined as of yet, those will be finalized Spring 2028.
- Immediate Growth: Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period (if starting at Hiring Rate).
- Starting Rate Flexibility: Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to final management approval.
- Please Note: Candidates approved to start above the Hiring Rate (at or above the Minimum Permanent rate) are not eligible for the 2.5% post-probation increase.
- Future Increases: Annual cost-of-living adjustments (applied on July 1) are subject to State Legislature approval.
Job Duties
- Prepares bench briefs on upcoming cases.
- Reviews the complete record in assigned cases.
- Researches the law germane to the appeals under submission.
- Prepares legal memoranda, synthesizing factual analysis and legal research.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Additional information
The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the Justice or Judge.
Minimum Qualifications
- Applicants preferred to have graduated in the top 20% of their law school class and be admitted to practice law in the State of Nebraska or be eligible for such admission.
- All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Licensing Requirements
- selection into this position is contingent on being admitted into the Nebraska State Bar Association.
- Other: Applicants must attach a cover letter, resume, law school grade transcript, letters of recommendation and a writing sample with their application. Documents can all be attached in the resume category.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Sophisticated understanding of all legal research methods including the use of Westlaw and Lexis/Nexis.
- Ability to analyze and organize facts, evidence, and legal principles in novel and complex cases.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
- Excellent word processing and editing skills, including legal citation.
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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or genetics. The Judicial Branch adheres to Veterans Preference Laws.
Notify the Administrative Office,, if an ADA accommodation is needed in the selection process. For persons with hearing impairments, please call the Nebraska Relay System, 7-1-1. AA/EOE
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:
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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