Paralegal I

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$22.503

Job Posting:

JR2026-00030347 Paralegal I (Open)

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Job Description:

This paralegal will primarily compile and electronically file contested case hearing records with district courts for court appeals from DHHS Hearing Office administrative contested cases. Paralegal will open new administrative appeal cases, calendar and schedule cases using Hearing Office, Hearing Officers, and DHHS staff shared calendars, create and distribute hearing notices to DHHS staff and appealing parties. Communicate with DHHS staff to provide exhibits and records for contested case hearings on time plus organizing records received in electronic case files on Hearing Office shared drive. Proofreading of hearing orders and notices as quality check before issuance ensuring the text is free of typographical, grammatical, punctuation, spelling, and formatting errors. Shared phone answering duties with other paralegals

Benefits and perks:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement plan with employer match
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
....and lots more!

LOCATION: Lincoln, Nebraska, State Office Building

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree in paralegal studies from an American Bar Association approved program at an accredited college or successful completion of a program at an American Bar Association approved paralegal institute. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Preferred: working knowledge of/experience with electronic filing of court documents. Proficient in Windows, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat; Experienced in document assembly software, legal calendaring software.

Knowledge, skills and abilities: Effective decision making and problem-solving skills; ability to maintain a strict level of confidentiality; demonstrate a strong attention to detail and accuracy; exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines in a fast-paced environment; highly organized.

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Benefits

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