• Job Description

  Req#: JR2025-00018051

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  Hiring Agency:

  Supreme Court - Agency 5

  
  Location:

  Lincoln, NE

  
  Hiring Rate:

  $20.952

  
  Job Posting:

  JR2025-00018051 Editorial Assistant (Open)

  
  Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

  
  Job Description:

  The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers medical/dental/vision, $20,000 free basic life insurance, state-matched 156% retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, earned paid vacation and sick leave, and more.
  
  This classification level provides entry-level assistance in editorial functions related to the release of opinions for the Reporter of Decisions for the Supreme Court. Responsibilities may include performing editing of routine opinions as adopted by the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals and received by the Reporter’s office; assisting in correcting errors in spelling, grammar, fact, and citation style; reviewing footnotes in opinions for sequence and cross-references; and checking style for consistency with previously issued opinions. May perform word processing, desktop publishing, and proofreading.

  
  

  JOB DUTIES

  • Assists in reading and editing opinions as adopted by the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals and received by the Reporter’s office, which include: correcting errors in spelling, grammar, fact, and citation styles; reviewing footnotes for sequence and cross-reference; checking style of consistency with previously issued opinions; and consulting with the Reporter, law clerks, and judges on major alterations required.

  • Reviews and verifies routine decisions, statutes, legal treatises, and propositions of law by referring to opinions as to accuracy of citations and quoted materials, and their applicability to the opinions.

  • Prepares opinions for release and publication;

  • Proofreads documents and publications for accuracy and completeness.

  • Consults with the Reporter, law clerks, and judges on major alterations required in opinions.

  • Maintains Web-based database of propositions of law, conducts routine updates, and modifies structure as needed.

  • Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

  The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

  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 complies with Veterans Preference Laws.

  
  

  Requirements / Qualifications:

  Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related legal or editorial field; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

  All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  Knowledge:

  • Rules of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and legal citation style;

  • Proofreading methods;

  • Word processing principles and method;

  • Desktop publishing, preferably Adobe InDesign;

  • Organizing and multi-tasking various materials;

  • Knowledge of editing legal publications;

  • Courtroom practices and procedures;

  • Recordkeeping methods;

  • Computers and applicable software applications.

  Skills:

  • Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents;

  • Proofreading materials;

  • Maintaining records and files;

  • Meeting multiple, recurring deadlines;

  • Organizing and multi-tasking various materials;

  • Editing legal publications;

  • Utilizing a computer to create, edit, save and print documents;

  • Operating computers and applicable software applications;

  • Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

  Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

  
  

  
  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.
  
  Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

  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.

  Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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