Assistant Metropolitan Attorney 2

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.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No.

SO94-1078. 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.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter to:

Cynthia Gross

Chief of Staff

Cynthia.gross@nashville.gov

• In the subject line please put Attorney 2

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 accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.