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The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Attorney General - Agency 11 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $0.000 Job Posting: JR2026-00027193 Assistant Attorney General - Criminal Prosecution (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job Description: The Nebraska Department of Justice is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Prosecution Division. This division prosecutes significant felony and misdemeanor crimes and works closely with individuals and agencies to pursue justice on behalf of the State. This role offers the opportunity to handle meaningful criminal prosecutions representing the State prosecuting criminal cases in state trial courts throughout Nebraska. As an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Bureau, you will build significant courtroom experience, take on complex criminal-law issues, and help protect Nebraskans. Please email a cover letter, writing sample, and resume to: Nebraska Attorney General’s Office Email: AGO.recruiting@nebraska.gov Examples of Work Performed Prosecuting a wide variety of felony and misdemeanor crimes including homicide, child and elderly abuse, white collar, property, drug, official misconduct, and other cases as assigned. Consulting with crime victims and updating victim liaisons about case status. Communicating with witnesses, defense counsel, and peer County Attorneys regarding pending matters. Researching issues of criminal law, writing briefs and memoranda, conducting pretrial hearings, negotiations and trials all in the pursuit of successful prosecutions. Salary and Benefits Salary commensurate with skills and experience Comprehensive benefits package Other Travel is required Individual could either work from NDOJ’s 1221 N Street location or in a location in Greater Nebraska commensurate with the Office’s needs. The Nebraska Department of Justice is dedicated to assuring equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel administration without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, or religious creed and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights. Veterans’ preference applicable. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass a background check. Requirements/Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in Nebraska or clear ability to be licensed by motion. Minimum of one year’s experience in a private law firm, government agency, or as a judicial clerk. Excellent legal writing skills. Demonstrated Work Ethic. Preferred Qualifications Three or more years of civil litigation, appellate advocacy, or criminal prosecution experience Prior experience in successful prosecution of significant felony crimes or public corruption cases Demonstrated subject matter expertise 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: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. Click here for a video tutorial. Contact state.jobs@nebraska.gov for additional support. Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!