What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Metropolitan Attorney 1 - Federal Litigation position at Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County?
This position performs federal litigation work for Metropolitan Government. Also performs related duties as required.
Resumes and cover letters will ONLY be accepted via e-mail.
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.
Cynthia Gross
Chief of Staff
Cynthia.gross@nashville.gov
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 at 615-862-6640.
Resumes and cover letters will ONLY be accepted via e-mail.
- 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.
- Gives legal advice to department heads and other Metropolitan Government officials.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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
Cynthia Gross
Chief of Staff
Cynthia.gross@nashville.gov
- In the subject line please put *Attorney Application - YOUR NAME*
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 at 615-862-6640.