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2026 Term Court of Appeals Law Clerk

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Applicants preferred to have graduated in the top 25% of their law school class and be admitted to practice law in the State of Nebraska or be eligible for such admission.

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Supreme Court - Agency 5

Lincoln, NE, Omaha, NE, Papillion, NE

$34.430

JR2026-00029222 2026 Term Court of Appeals Law Clerk (Open)

** The Judicial Branch does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position. **

79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance
Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan
FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy
Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase

13 paid holidays annually
Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave

Paid training to develop your skills
Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications
Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education
Opportunity for bilingual pay

The Nebraska Court of Appeals is currently accepting applications for a full-time Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Michael Piccolo. The position is for the term beginning Fall 2026, and ending July 31, 2027. Judicial Law Clerks are at-will employees working under the exclusive supervision of the Judge by whom they are hired. The attorney in this position directly assists an Appellate Court Judge with case specific duties. Law clerks are hired at the discretion of the Judge.

Nebraska State Capitol

1445 K Street

Lincoln, NE 68508

Applicants can also select Omaha or Papillion as their primary work location after completing training.

Remote work may be permitted occasionally and some travel may be required.

What We Offer

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✓Starting Salary: $71,613.78 annually (Hiring Rate).

✓Immediate Growth: Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period (if starting at Hiring Rate).

✓Starting Rate Flexibility: Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to final management approval.Please Note: Candidates approved to start above the Hiring Rate (at or above the Minimum Permanent rate) are not eligible for the 2.5% post-probation increase.

✓Future Increases: Annual cost-of-living adjustments (applied on July 1) are subject to State Legislature approval.

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The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or genetics. The Judicial Branch adheres to Veterans Preference Laws.

Notify the Administrative Office, 402-471-2921, if an ADA accommodation is needed in the selection process. For persons with hearing impairments, please call the Nebraska Relay System, 7-1-1. AA/EOE