Legal Jobs in Ne

About Us: Smith Pauley LLP is a full-service law firm representing businesses and individuals both regionally and nationally. We use strategic innovation to offer a unique approach to the practice of law for our clients. Our team provides national-level legal services to many Fortune 500 companies. Smith Pauley LLP is committed to maintaining a firm culture that allows our attorneys to maximize their talents and ambitions. Every member of the Smith Pauley team is empowered with the time and resources to focus on working proactively and collaboratively with our clients to help them meet and exceed their goals. Though full-service, Smith Pauley LLP places particular emphasis in the areas of business law, estate planning, mergers & acquisitions, litigation and commercial real estate.

The Opportunity: We are seeking a top-tier Litigation Attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to handle interesting, complex litigation matters for both plaintiffs and defendants, work closely with accomplished senior attorneys, and contribute to high-profile cases. Our Firm has a national practice. As a key member of our litigation team, you'll have the chance to make a meaningful difference for our clients and help shape the future of our firm. Competitive Pay!

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Participate in trial preparation and support, including strategy discussions and witness preparation.
• Advocate for clients in court, during depositions, and in mediation or arbitration proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and draft comprehensive legal memorandums.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys to devise the best legal strategy for each client.
• Maintain communication with clients and provide regular updates on case progression.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in legislation and legal precedent.

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school and an active member in good standing with the NE bar.
• Minimum 3-5 years of litigation experience, preferably on a wide range of litigation subjects.
• Exceptional communication, research, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of litigation processes and procedures.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and litigation technology.

At Smith Pauley LLP, we're all about enabling our people to reach their full potential. If you're ready to take on challenging cases, advocate for clients, and elevate your career, then apply today.

Smith Pauley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Company Description

SHERRETS BRUNO & VOGT LLC is a respected civil litigation and appellate law firm with offices in Omaha, Nebraska, and Scottsdale, Arizona. The firm specializes in providing comprehensive legal representation to clients, focusing on delivering innovative and tailored solutions. Known for its commitment to excellence, the firm has built a reputation for strong advocacy and dedication to its clients. SHERRETS BRUNO & VOGT LLC offers an environment that values collaboration and professional growth.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Associate Attorney located in Omaha, NE. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for providing legal advice, conducting research, drafting legal documents, negotiating on behalf of clients, and representing clients in labor, employment, and civil litigation matters. Other daily responsibilities include preparing for hearings, trials, and appeals, as well as maintaining client relationships to provide effective legal support.

Salary is negotiable and is based on experience.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Law, with a focus on Civil Litigation
• Strong skills in providing detailed and strategic Legal Advice
• Proficiency in conducting thorough Legal Research and developing case strategies
• Experience in Negotiation and resolving disputes effectively
• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in Nebraska, or eligibility for admission
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively
• Experience with appellate law is a strong advantage

Are you a legal professional with a passion for Family Law? Stange Law Firm has an immediate opening for dynamic, highly motivated attorneys to join the team that provides strategic legal support and guidance for their office in Omaha, NE.

Whether someone is facing a divorce, legal separation, paternity action, estate planning or numerous other issues that affect families, the attorneys at Stange Law Firm, PC are dedicated to achieving the best possible results.

Why join Stange Law Firm?

• Competitive Pay! (Salary is BOE: $90,000.00-$120,000.00+)
• Base Salary & Discretionary Bonuses for Productivity/Profitability for billable employees!
• Other Incentive Programs
• Signing Bonus
• Attorney Referral Bonuses
• Client Referral Bonuses
• Productivity Bonuses
• 401 (k)
• 401 (k) matching
• Roth IRA
• 95-99% Employer Paid Health Insurance Medical Plan for Employees Depending On State, Plus Buy-Up Options!
• Health Saving Account Options
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Accrued Vacation, 5 Paid Sick Days & 3 Personal Days)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Take Birthday as Paid Leave
• 36 Work-From-Home Days
• Company paid laptop and cell phone
• Fast-growing Family Law Firm - 2nd Largest Family Law Firm in the country!
• Marketing team works hard for you! Lots of Clients!!
• Advancement and job growth potential
• Mentorship program
• Promotes from within
• Trial experience, not just paper pushing!
• Excellent Reputation
• More!

This position offers a competitive starting salary, outstanding benefits package, employer matched 401K after 90 days, potential for incentives/bonus pay on top of base salary based on productivity, malpractice insurance, employer-paid Bar and CLE dues, paid time off, free parking (where applicable), and free company cell phone and laptop. Eligible employees may elect insurance coverage for Accidental, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability, and Term to Age 100 Life.

*Salary ranges based on experience plus the opportunity for discretionary bonuses and other incentives.*

Job Description

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares and drafts legal documents for filing with appropriate entities and necessary correspondence
• Drafts pleadings and motions, including judgments and orders
• Corresponds with attorneys, court personnel, and clients regarding cases
• Interviews witnesses for court cases and prepares witnesses to testify
• Shall ensure the accuracy of all documents prepared
• Shall promptly appear in court on all cases assigned
• Shall handle all aspects of cases assigned to them
• Performs administrative duties as necessary, including filing, mailing, organizing files and pleadings
• Conducts legal research for particular issues

Qualifications

Our Ideal Candidate will possess the following:

• J.D
• Nebraska license required
• Family law experience is preferred but not required
• Senior Associate positions are available for attorneys with five years or more of litigation experience

Company Description

Stange Law Firm, PC is a multi-state divorce and family law firm with many offices throughout the country and still growing. Attorneys at the firm have received awards from organizations such as Super Lawyers, Lead Counsel, Missouri Lawyer’s Weekly Power List, and many more. Attorneys at the firm also speak at Continuing Legal Education Seminars for organizations such as the Missouri Bar, the National Business Institute, and others. This is truly a great opportunity if you want a successful career in family law.

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Company Description

Mooney, Lenaghan, Westberg Dorn, L.L.C., an Omaha-based insurance defense firm, seeks to add an attorney with litigation experience to our team. Candidate must have an active Nebraska law license in good standing and have experience handling complex liability cases from initial investigation through trial. An Iowa law license would be helpful as well.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Defense Litigation Medical Malpractice Associate located in Omaha, NE. The role involves representing clients in medical malpractice defense cases, preparing and drafting legal documents, conducting thorough legal research, managing discovery and depositions, and attending court hearings. The Defense Litigation Medical Malpractice Associate will collaborate closely with the legal team to develop defense strategies and advocate effectively on behalf of clients.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex litigation defense matters, including case evaluation, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation;
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, experts, and medical professionals;
• Draft persuasive motions, briefs, and legal memoranda;
• Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with partners and clients;
• Communicate proactively with clients, carriers, and internal team members;
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, administrative hearings and jury trials;
• Analyze medical records and collaborate closely with expert witnesses;

Qualifications

• 3 -5+ years of experience in defending against medical malpractice cases;
• Proven litigation skills, including conducting depositions, handling motions, and courtroom advocacy;
• Strong analytical abilities and confidence in managing complex medical issues are essential.
• Excellent writing, communication, and client management skills are required;
• The ability to work independently while also actively engaging in a team environment is essential

Compensation and Benefits

Our compensation and benefits package is designed to reward experience and support your overall well-being. Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience, ensuring your skills and background are recognized. We offer a comprehensive benefits program that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, as well as Group Term Life and AD&D insurance. Employees also have access to Short-Term Disability coverage for added financial protection. To help you plan for the future, we provide a 401(k) and Roth retirement plan with a company match, empowering you to build long-term financial security.

Company Description

Mooney, Lenaghan, Westberg Dorn, L.L.C., an Omaha-based insurance defense firm, seeks to add a workers’ compensation attorney to join our team. Candidate must have an active Iowa law license in good standing and have knowledge of all phases of Iowa workers’ compensation litigation.  

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney located in Omaha, NE. The attorney will handle all aspects of workers' compensation defense cases, including conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, representing clients at hearings, and negotiating settlements. The role involves active client interaction, advising on legal issues, and collaborating with peers on case strategies to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience litigating workers' compensation cases.
• Independently handles caseload.
• Exhibits superior written and oral advocacy skills.
• Maintains the highest level of professional and ethical standards.
• Reviews file materials upon case assignment and provides a detailed analysis of legal issues and a well-reasoned plan of action.
• Prepares pleadings, motions, discovery, summaries, and trial/appellate briefs to further defense strategy.
• Analyzes complex legal and medical issues, conducts appropriate research, and prepares research memoranda for clients.
• Represents the interests of employers and insurers at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings.
• Effectively and timely negotiates settlement for optimal outcome.
• Proactively attends continuing legal education seminars and utilizes training resources to preserve technical expertise.

Compensation and Benefits

Our compensation and benefits package is designed to reward experience and support your overall well-being. Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience, ensuring your skills and background are recognized. We offer a comprehensive benefits program that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, as well as Group Term Life and AD&D insurance. Employees also have access to Short-Term Disability coverage for added financial protection. To help you plan for the future, we provide a 401(k) and Roth retirement plan with a company match, empowering you to build long-term financial security.

Legal Aid of Nebraska is a private, non-profit law firm that strives to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of clients, employees, partners, and local communities every single day. Legal Aid is committed to ensuring equal justice for the most vulnerable individuals in Nebraska by providing free and outstanding legal assistance, and by educating people on their legal rights, options, legal procedures and processes, and most importantly, by empowering them to make a real difference in their own lives.

The position may be filled as a Staff Attorney or Managing Attorney, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for providing effective and efficient representation of clients in our Norfolk office.
• Evaluating potential cases to determine acceptance and extent of representation.
• Identifying and gathering other information to assist in determining case acceptance.
• Formulating legal opinions and recommendations based on investigation, interviews, and legal research; representing clients in all aspects of their cases, including, but not limited to preparation of pleadings, research, discovery, negotiations, settlement, litigation, and appeal.
• Educating clients regarding their legal options and the consequences of each, as well as processes and procedures involved in representing the client's interests.
• Maintains knowledge of the current developments in the various substantive areas of law as they affect Legal Aid's clients and the client community, in which the individual attorney practices.
• Provide legal advice and counseling to clients, helping them understand their rights and options.
• Participate in community outreach and education initiatives.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Nebraska (or eligible for admission soon).
• Strong commitment to serving low-income individuals and families.
• Awareness of the legal challenges faced by underserved communities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage a litigation-based caseload and collaborate effectively with colleagues.

Preferred

• Experience in poverty law, legal aid, or community service is preferred.
• Fluency in another language commonly spoken by clients is a plus.

What We Offer

Legal Aid of Nebraska provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being and work–life balance of our employees. Our benefits include:

• Legal Aid employees are eligible for certain student loan forgiveness/repayment assistance
• 15 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Paid Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Retirement plan
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellness benefit, including reimbursement for gym or health club memberships
• Opportunities for professional development and training

You can explore all of Legal Aid of Nebraska's current job opportunities here:

Legal Aid of Nebraska Careers

Legal Aid of Nebraska is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Omaha, Nebraska | Full-Time | Inkelaar Law

For more than 36 years, Inkelaar Law has represented individuals and families who have been seriously injured and need a strong advocate. Founded by Thomas Inkelaar, the firm has built a reputation for standing up for people who feel overlooked by the system, particularly within Spanish-speaking and working communities.

Our mission is simple: deliver the justice our clients deserve.

We combine compassionate client care with strong courtroom advocacy and a team-oriented approach that allows attorneys to focus on building strong cases and achieving meaningful results for our clients.

Inkelaar Law is seeking a Trial Attorney to join our litigation team in Omaha, Nebraska.

This role is designed for an attorney who wants to actively litigate cases, not simply manage files. You will work closely with an experienced legal team while taking ownership of cases and developing your skills as a litigator.

Our firm provides the structure, support staff, and systems needed to help attorneys succeed while delivering outstanding representation for injured clients.

At Inkelaar Law, attorneys are given the opportunity to actively participate in litigation, including:

• First-chair depositions
• Motion hearings
• Mediations
• Jury trial preparation and participation

Our goal is to help attorneys develop into confident courtroom advocates while building strong cases for our clients.

• Manage personal injury litigation cases from filing through trial
• Draft and respond to motions, pleadings, and discovery
• Conduct depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
• Prepare cases for mediation, hearings, and trial
• Develop case strategy and damages analysis
• Maintain consistent and supportive client communication
• Collaborate with case managers and legal staff to move cases efficiently

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active license to practice law
• Litigation experience including motions practice, depositions, and court appearances
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and courtroom advocacy abilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Personal injury litigation experience preferred
• Spanish-speaking ability is a plus

• Base Salary: $95,000
• Bonus: Production-based bonus tied to case performance and results
• Opportunity to increase compensation as litigation production grows

• Opportunity for meaningful courtroom and deposition experience
• Supportive team environment with strong case management staff
• Established firm with a 36-year reputation in personal injury law
• Work that makes a real difference in clients' lives
• Attorneys who are motivated to build strong cases and grow as trial lawyers are encouraged to apply.

McGrath North is on the hunt for a dedicated Litigation Legal Assistant to become a vital part of our dynamic legal team!

In this role, you will assist our talented attorneys throughout all phases of the litigation process—from the discovery period to trial and beyond, including post-trial findings and appeals. Your expertise and experience will contribute significantly to our commitment to providing exceptional legal services to our clients.

Responsibilities:

·        Format, proof-read and transcribe legal documents and correspondence

·        Assist with e-filing

·        Calendar deadlines and appointments

·        Provide telephone coverage

·        Enter attorney billing time

·        Maintain electronic and hard copy files

​Qualifications:

·        Two or more years of litigation legal assistant experience

·        Advanced Microsoft Word skills

·        Ability to prioritize and multitask

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·        Deadline and detail-oriented

At McGrath North, we are proud of our highly qualified support staff and their important role in providing excellent legal service to the firm’s clients. We offer a top salary and benefits package, including profit sharing, paid time off, health, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending plan and paid parking. 

POSITION OVERVIEW

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF), a Fortune 500 company, is the United States' largest provider of commercial and residential mortgage and diversified services. Fidelity National Financial (NYSE: FNF) Family of Companies, is looking for an Attorney to join our Claims Counsel team in our Omaha, Nebraska Claims Center.

LOCATION

· This position would be an in-office position located in our Omaha, Nebraska Claims Center.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Investigating the facts and issues of a claim, including but not limited to communicating with title officers, escrow officers, lenders, claimants, and other counsel

· Determining whether coverage exists and evaluating loss under the title policy

· Developing and carrying out a plan to resolve the claim

· Negotiate settlements and resolutions with claimants, opposing counsels, and third parties

· Directing outside counsel on litigation strategy through the course of claim administration and litigation

· Appear as company representative in court proceedings, mediations, and settlement conferences

· Managing the claim budget, review and approve outside counsel invoices and other expenses, and determine settlement and expense reserves

· Identify and pursue sources for recovery

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

· Must possess excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and organizational skills

· Law Degree required

• · Licensed and in good standing to practice law in any state of the United States

Starting Pay - $95,000 a year