O'Neill, Heinrich, Damkroger, Bergmeyer & Shultz, P.C., L.L.O. is a mid-sized law firm serving private and public sector clients in Nebraska, the Midwest and across the country on a wide variety of legal matters. Our office is located in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska and we are seeking an experienced litigation and employment attorney to join our practice. A proven track record of handling all aspects of litigation and administrative law proceedings is required. This position also requires excellent client counseling and organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. A further outline of job duties, responsibilities and qualifications are set forth below:
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Participate and oversee all civil litigation and administrative law matters involving business contracts, real estate licensing, employment, construction, trademark, and personal injury
Proactively manage civil litigation and administrative cases from beginning to completion
Counsel business clients on employment related matters, including compliance with federal and state employment, labor and benefits laws, and employment policies
Advise and participate with internal non-litigation attorneys and clients on litigation strategy and tactics
Advise business clients on risk management and alternative dispute resolution processes
Represent clients in hearings, depositions, motion practice up to and including civil trials
Supervise paralegals and staff working on projects
Opportunities to be involved within internal firm management to provide recommendations for continuous improvement
Qualifications/Education/Experience:
Five or more years’ experience being the primary contact for and handling civil litigation cases
Experience with depositions, court hearings, and brief writing
Active member of the Nebraska State Bar, or ability to waive in
Excellent client counseling and organizational skills, high ethical standards, self-motivated
Strong writing, research and communications skills and proven track record of accomplishments
Ability to develop client relationships and collaborate with clients to develop strategies
Capability to work on multiple tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining proficiency
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Benefits:
401(k) and 401(k) matching, with additional discretionary matching
Health insurance
Marketing, professional memberships and CLE budget
About O'Neill, Heinrich, Damkroger, Bergmeyer & Shultz, P.C., L.L.O.
O’Neill, Heinrich, Damkroger, Bergmeyer & Shultz, P.C., L.L.O. provides a wide range of legal services from its offices in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Firm represents private and public clients in a variety of matters, including business organization and planning, commercial transactions, estate planning and administration, real estate development and financing, labor relations and employment matters, trial and appellate litigation, banking law, and transportation and regulatory matters. The Firms’ attorneys are licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Federal and D.C. Circuits, as well as local, state and federal district courts, and various departments and agencies.
Because the practice of law is becoming increasingly specialized, our attorneys have developed expertise in specific areas of practice. The combination of this experience in one firm enables us to meet any legal challenge immediately with a full-service, comprehensive, team approach. Our excellent reputation and Midwest location allow us to provide our local, regional and national clients with top-quality legal services on a cost-effective basis. We are respe...cted for our responsive planning and advice; and are proud of our reputation for quality, integrity, empathy and tenacity.
