Assistant Metropolitan Attorney 1-Department of Law

4 days ago

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

The
Assistant Metropolitan Attorney 1
, a non-Civil Service position, located with the Department of Law, performs federal litigation work for the Metropolitan Government and Metropolitan departments. Performs other related duties as required.

Interested Applicants Should Send Resume And Cover Letter To
Cynthia Gross

Chief of Staff

  • In the subject line please put Attorney 1 – YOUR NAME**
  • Prepares pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents for filing in federal court
  • Attends hearings, trials, appellate arguments, and other federal court appearances.
  • Prepares for and attends depositions.
  • Studies and interprets laws, court decisions, ordinances, and other legal authorities to prepare legal advice in or relating to federal court litigation.
  • Prepares various legal correspondences.
  • Conducts interviews, conferences, and negotiations.

Supervision Exercised/Supervision Received
May supervise support personnel.

Receives general supervision and reports to the Metropolitan Attorney or designee, who is consulted on complex or unusual matters.

Education And Experience
Doctor of Jurisprudence required. Federal Litigation experience preferred.

Licenses Required
License to practice Law in the State of Tennessee or permitted to practice law pursuant to applicable rules of the Tennessee Supreme Court.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

  • Knowledge of legal principles, including civil, constitutional, and administrative law.
  • Knowledge of the administrative functions of the justice system.
  • Knowledge of trial procedure and rules of evidence, preferably in federal court system.
  • Ability to analyze and apply legal principles and precedents to specific problems.
  • Ability to present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically.
  • Ability to analyze cases and make tactical decisions.
  • Ability to prepare briefs.
  • Ability to evaluate people and to obtain information through interviews and formal examinations.
  • Ability to deal courteously with the public.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources

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