Closing Date: 17th October, 2025
Description:
The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:
Tax Equalization & Review Commission - Agency 93
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$0.000
Job Posting:
JR2025-00019821 Attorney (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
10-17-2025
Job Description:
The Nebraska Tax Equalization & Review Commission. The Commission is an intermediate appellate tribunal hearing approximately 1,500 appeals annually of decisions made by 93 county boards of equalization. In relation to appeals, the Commissioners function as administrative law judges. The Commission also conducts an annual review of the equalization of all real property in all 93 counties.
This is a full-time on-site role for an Attorney at the State of Nebraska Tax Equalization & Review Commission located in Lincoln, NE. The Attorney will be responsible for processing daily motions, including discovery, dismissals, continuances, and confessions of judgment by coordinating with the Chairman and staff. These tasks require prompt and effective action on a daily basis as well as immediate updates to the Commission's calendar. On an ongoing basis, the attorney will review drafts of orders prepared by Commissioners and will provide some first drafts of orders for Commissioners to review. In this respect, the attorney role is largely similar to that of a judicial clerk.
The attorney will also assist with management and maintenance of case files, an appeals database, electronic documents, an official web site, and scheduling hearings. The attorney will serve as the point of contact to the Nebraska Court of Appeals and the Department of Justice.
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and will range from $70,000 to $90,000.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Admission to the Bar in Nebraska
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3 years experience in administrative law
- Desired familiarity and knowledge of principles of statutory interpretation
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong organization skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks on a daily and ongoing basis
- Strong editing and writing skills
- Strong legal research skills
- Good communication skills with taxpayers and their lay or legal representatives
- Professionalism with the Commissioners and Commission staff
- Commitment to serving the taxpayers of Nebraska
- Commitment to rule of law
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. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement:
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.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
