Attorney III

Motor Vehicles - Agency 24

Lincoln, NE

$36.792

JR2026-00028325 Attorney III (Open)

The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking a well-qualified, experienced candidate to join our Legal Division as an Attorney III. Are you a natural problem solver? Are you looking for legal variety? If so, the Department of Motor Vehicles may have an attorney position for you! In addition to a competitive salary commensurate with experience and an excellent work – life balance, this position offers the successful candidate an opportunity to apply their experience to a vast area of the law.

This is the third in the five level Attorney series (Attorney I, Attorney II, Attorney III, Agency Assistant Legal Counsel, and Agency Legal Counsel). Positions in this series provide legal services to the agency, based on admission to the Nebraska Bar, with the level determined by factors such as difficulty of work assigned, and degree of decision-making authority and discretion exercised.

This position will serve as an Attorney III for the agency, promulgate rules and regulations, serve as the staff attorney to the divisions of the DMV, review data audits for compliance with federal and Nebraska law, contracts for the agency, human resource matters, and perform assign duties by Agency Legal Counsel.


Look at what we have to offer!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

Salary: $36.792 - $55.184 per hour. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.

Location and address of position:
Nebraska State Office Building – Lincoln
This position is exempt from over time.
Work schedule 8:00 to 5:00, Monday – Friday