What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy County Attorney position at Lancaster County Attorney's Office?
The Office is seeking an attorney to serve as a Deputy County Attorney. This attorney will initially serve in either the office's Criminal Division, Juvenile Division, or Child Support Division, depending upon experience and the office's need.
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree and be, or will soon be, duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of Nebraska.
Applicants should demonstrate the following: ability to quickly analyze and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case; superior oral and written communication skills; strong research skills; good judgment; ability to develop courtroom skills; a capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a demanding environment; and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, paralegals, support staff and outside agencies.
Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants should be able to demonstrate computer literacy skills to include legal research, electronic e-mail, word processing systems, and visual presentation software.
The ideal candidate will have some familiarity with Nebraska criminal law, criminal procedure, child support, and/or juvenile law; and will demonstrate the skills necessary to eventually handle complex cases from initial investigation through trial.
The pay for new Deputy County Attorneys is dependent upon relevant years of experience. An “ATTORNEY I” pay could start between $82,451 (Step 1) to $105,601 (Step 8). Presently, Deputy County Attorneys who are “ATTORNEY II” have a salary range of $109,408 up to $154,585.
You can review current information about the ATTORNEY I and ATTORNEY II’s salary pay plans at: Attorney Pay Plan (as of August 2025)
You can also review benefit information available for Deputy County Attorneys at the following link: Lancaster County Benefits
Salary : $109,408