Assistant Metropolitan Attorney

Position:
Assistant Metropolitan Attorney 1

Company:
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Location:
United States, Nashville, Tennessee

Employment type:
Full Time

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

Short Summary:
The Assistant Metropolitan Attorney 1 performs federal litigation work for the Metropolitan Government and its departments.

Responsibilities:
- Preparing pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents for filing in federal court
- Attending hearings, trials, appellate arguments, and other federal court appearances
- Preparing for and attending depositions
- Studying and interpreting laws, court decisions, ordinances, and other legal authorities
- Conducting interviews, conferences, and negotiations
- May supervise support personnel

Requirement:
- Doctor of Jurisprudence required
- Tennessee law license required
- Federal litigation experience preferred
- Knowledge of legal principles, trial procedure, and rules of evidence, preferably in federal court system
- Ability to analyze and apply legal principles and precedents

Benefits:
- 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
- 1 Sick Day per month
- 12 Paid Holidays per year