Deputy County Attorney

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Organization information
Organization name: 
Dawson County
Street address: 
700 North Washington Street
City: 
Lexington
State: 
Nebraska
ZIP: 
68850
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

The Dawson County Attorney’s Office in Lexington, Nebraska, is seeking applications for a full-time Deputy County Attorney position. Interested persons must be licensed to practice law in the State of Nebraska. New graduates pursuing a Nebraska license are also encouraged to apply.

This position provides regular courtroom/trial experience and the opportunity to work closely with a group of seasoned attorneys. Primary duties will include:

Criminal prosecution of adult felony and misdemeanor cases
Juvenile law practice including all aspects of the County Attorney's obligations in juvenile court as well as child support duties
Assigned on-call periods to answer after-hours legal questions from law enforcement
Handle coroner matters
Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

Requirements: 

Juris Doctorate in Law and admitted to the State Bar of Nebraska.

Eight (8) years of full-time legal experience in the practice of law, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

To apply: 

Please send applications to [email protected].

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary range: 
98,000
Submission deadline: 
Monday, June 1, 2026