Deputy Lancaster County Public Defender

The Lancaster County Public Defender’s Office is now hiring! Come be a part of our team in Lincoln, Nebraska, and join some dedicated defenders of liberty, help us give Persecutors a hard time, and make a positive different in your clients’ lives. We are looking for a good person to do good work and make some good trouble. See below for the specifics:  The Lancaster County Public Defender’s Office in Lincoln, Nebraska, is seeking a highly qualified candidate for an attorney position. The initial assignment may be in the misdemeanor or felony division; entry level and experienced candidates will be considered.  The preferred candidate will have criminal defense experience including representation of individuals charged with felony offenses in Nebraska state courts. Applicants should be a highly motivated attorney dedicated to indigent defense and licensed to practice law in the State of Nebraska. Applicants should have exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, an interest in and aptitude for criminal defense litigation, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires teamwork and collaboration with a variety of professionals. Starting salary for an entry level Attorney is $82,451with an excellent benefit package. The average starting salary for an Attorney II, who would start directly into felonies, is approximately $114,000, depending on experience. Lancaster County provides regular salary increases for attorneys upon successful promotion with probationary and annual reviews, as well as cost of living increases. Current comprehensive salary information can be reviewed here: Attorney Pay Plan 2025.  Applicants should send a cover letter, a current resume, three references, a writing sample, and law school transcript (if you have less than 5 years’ legal experience) to Angela Franssen, at afranssen@lancaster.ne.gov.  Deadline for applications is June 15, 2026