Closing Date: 12th May, 2024
Description:
Position Description:This is a Non-Civil Service attorney position in the Department of Law responsible for performing legal work for the Metropolitan Government and providing counsel to Metropolitan Government departments.
Annual Salary: $94,294.13 - $141,373.68
Resumes and cover letters will ONLY be accepted via e-mail.
Typical Duties:
- Represents Metropolitan Government and its agencies in local, state, or federal court.
- Files required briefs, pleadings, and other documents.
- Makes oral and written arguments.
- Examines and cross-examines witnesses.
- Interviews clients and witnesses.
- Gathers and reviews evidence.
- Performs legal research.
- Represents and advises Metropolitan departments, boards, and commissions.
- Reviews proposed administrative action for legality.
- Attends meetings concerning legal matters.
- Prepares and reviews contracts and other legal documents.
- Gives oral or written opinions on a variety of legal issues.
- Drafts ordinances, resolutions, and reports.
- Reviews work of subordinate attorneys and gives advice and direction.
Minimum Qualifications:
Doctor of Jurisprudence and two (2) years of professional legal experience.
Licenses Required:
Valid Driver's License
License to practice Law in the State of Tennessee or permitted to practice law pursuant to applicable rules of the Tennessee Supreme Court.