County attorneys in Greater Nebraska have professional opportunities that can supercharge careers. A county attorney gets a lot of real, stand-up courtroom experience. And a county attorney gets lots of opportunities to hone their strategic judgment, work through mediation and problem-solving opportunities, and make hard decisions. For lawyers in bigger cities or in large private practices, it may take many years, if not more than a decade, to get the kinds of experiences that a county attorney can get in a far shorter time. Most people go to law school to make a difference – and county attorneys, especially those in the communities in Greater Nebraska, do exactly that every day.
And for the entrepreneurial, being a county attorney in the right community can provide significant financial benefits. Many part-time county attorneys who have private practices have the potential to earn far more than they could in a bigger city—all without the long commute and the same pressure of billable hours.