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General Counsel, Administrative Office Of The Courts

Nashville, TN, USA

110 Days ago

Job Description


The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is seeking a qualified person for the position of General Counsel. This position will report to the Director.

General Counsel performs administrative legal work across all areas of the AOC and communicates effectively and respectfully. He or she is well-versed and confident in his or her ability to provide sound advice that furthers the mission of the AOC. General Counsel is experienced in both civil and criminal law.

Qualifications: Must be a licensed Tennessee attorney in good standing. A minimum of 10 years of experience as a licensed practicing attorney is required, including trial litigation and/or appellate practice experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the Tennessee court system and court structure is required. Management experience is essential.

Salary Range: The salary range for this role is $191,250 to $211,500. Starting compensation will be commensurate with the selected candidate?s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated ability to meet the responsibilities of the position

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

The AOC Equal Employment Opportunity Employer


Primary Office Location
Nashville
Department
Administrative Office of the Courts
Position Available
Immediately
Position Closing
August 25, 2025

Submit an Application for Employment in PDF, a resume, and three professional references by email to human.resources@tncourts.gov. The Court System accepts only electronic applicant information saved in PDF format.

Thank you for taking time to submit your information for consideration. Please note that applicants will only receive communication regarding submissions if selected for an interview.

For More Information
please email: human.resources@tncourts.gov

Practice Areas & Specialty

Administrative, Litigation

Designation

Counsel

Key Skills Required

Background CheckCommunicationComprehensiveCriminal LawDemonstrated AbilityEqual Employment OpportunityHistoryLitigationManagementProvide Information

Job Overview


Job Function: Legal Services / Legal

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: $191,250 - $211,500 / Annual Salary

Experience: 10 - 0 yrs

Contact Information


Company Name: Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts

Recruiting People: HR Department

Website: N/A

Location

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