Über diese Assistant Attorney General - Health Licensure Bureau Stelle bei State of Nebraska
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Attorney General - Agency 11
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Job Description:
How to Apply:
Please email a cover letter, writing sample, and resume to:
Nebraska Attorney General’s Office
Email: [email protected]
Examples of Work Performed
- Prosecute complaints against licensed health care professionals for violations of the Uniform Credentialing Act.
- Conduct administrative enforcement proceedings from initiation through resolution, including discovery, depositions, motions practice, contested case hearings, and any appeals.
- Review and evaluate complaints, advise professional health occupational boards, work with expert witnesses, take testimony, and negotiate appropriate resolutions.
- Draft petitions, motions, briefs, consent orders, settlement agreements, and other legal documents in health licensure matters.
- Advise the Department of Health and Human Services regarding investigations of alleged violations of the Uniform Credentialing Act.
- Represent the Department of Health and Human Services in administrative actions involving the denial, refusal to renew, or refusal to reinstate individual licenses, certificates, or registrations, including any court appeals in such matters.
- Advise Bureau leadership, the Attorney General, and the appropriate board on matters involving health licensure enforcement, emerging regulatory issues, and proposed legislation or rules.
- Perform legal research and prepare written analyses on complex professional licensing and regulatory issues.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary commensurate with skills and experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
Other
- Minimal travel may be required.
- A criminal history and abuse background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in Nebraska, or a clear ability to be licensed in Nebraska by motion.
- Excellent legal research and writing skills and strong professional judgment.
- Demonstrated work ethic, initiative, and commitment to public service.
Preferred Qualifications
- Legal experience in a private law firm, government agency, or enforcement body, which may include service as a judicial clerk.
- Litigation or administrative practice experience, including motions practice, depositions, hearings, and appearances before administrative tribunals or state or federal courts.
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.
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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.
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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.
