NEW Assistant Metropolitan Attorney I

Education and Experience

• Doctor of Jurisprudence required.
• Federal Litigation experience preferred.

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

The Assistant Metropolitan Attorney I, a non-Civil Service position, located with the Department of Law, performs legal work for the Metropolitan Government and provides counsel to Metropolitan departments. Performs related duties as required.

Typical Duties

• 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 correspondence.
• 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.

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 I – YOUR NAME**