Lead Public Health Attorney

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to serving our community through our mission of, "Helping People Live Better Lives". In support of that mission, DHHS is in search of a Lead Public Health Attorney to lead and coordinate the Public Health attorney team within Legal Services.


Job duties:
The Lead Public Health Attorney will manage the administration, direction, and coordination of a team of Public Health attorneys. Responsibilities include supervision, management, and mentoring of the team’s work goals and performance while ensuring consistent application of administrative policies, procedures, and legal requirements. The lead attorney will provide legal guidance to the agency’s Division of Public Health and serve as the liaison between the Division’s leadership team and the Public Health attorney team.

How we reward our teammates:
• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• A culture that embraces work-life balance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates

Hiring rate of position: Negotiable; commensurate with education and/or experience, if approved.

Requirements/ Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Three years of experience as an attorney practicing law and providing legal services such as preparing and trying cases, advising clients, and/or interpreting laws or administrative policies.

Legal Requirements: In accordance with Section 7-101, Nebraska Revised, Reissued Statutes of l943, incumbents in this class must be admitted to the Nebraska Bar.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Current knowledge of, or the ability to quickly grasp, public health principles, law, and policy; facilitate solutions between multiple parties; interact with other governmental agencies, the public, and representatives of parties involved in a case; formulate legal opinions and recommendations based on legal research and investigations; conduct or coordinate legal research; interpret and apply statutes, case law, decisions of judicial and administrative hearings, and administrative rules and policies; assign and evaluate work of assigned staff.

Experience managing or leading legal staff is preferred.

About Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services

The Department of Health and Human Services provides a variety of career opportunities. No matter your educational background and/or experience, we may have a career opportunity for you. We recognize that our employees bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps people live better lives. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.

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