Attorney 1

This is a Non-Civil Service attorney position in the Department of Law. This position performs legal work for the Metropolitan Government and provides counsel to Metropolitan departments. Also, performs related duties as required.
Resumes and cover letters will ONLY be accepted via e-mail.
Send cover letter and resume to Cynthia Gross at cynthia.gross@nashville.gov.

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.
• Performs legal research.
• Drafts ordinances, resolutions, and reports.
• Reviews work of subordinate attorneys and gives advice and direction.
• Supervises support personnel.
• Receives general direction and reports to a supervising attorney and Associate Director.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Doctor of Jurisprudence
REQUIRED 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

• Litigation experience preferred
• Knowledge of legal principles and their application
• Knowledge of administrative and constitutional law
• Knowledge of trial procedure and rules of evidence
• Skill in problem solving
• Ability to explain, interpret, and enforce codes, ordinances, and related laws
• 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 intricate factual situations and apply legal principles
• Ability to perform legal research
• Ability to evaluate people and to obtain information through interrogation
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to deal courteously with the public
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year
Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year
Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.
Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information
Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.