Asst. Attorney General - Constitutional Defense Division

Tennessee Attorney General's Office; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office seeks an Assistant Attorney General for its Constitutional Defense Division, focusing on complex constitutional and election-related litigation. Candidates should have substantial civil litigation experience, particularly in constitutional law, and strong research and advocacy skills. Join a dedicated team and make an impactful contribution to Tennessee's legal landscape.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of civil litigation experience, preferably in constitutional and civil rights litigation.
• Demonstrated excellence in legal research and writing, ideally in constitutional law.
• Experience as a first-chair attorney in federal hearings or trials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop case strategy with clients and supervisors.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and support staff.
• Perform outstanding legal research and writing for motion practice.

Skills

Legal Research

Writing

Analytical Skills

Negotiating Skills

Oral Advocacy

Education

Licensed to practice law in Tennessee

Job description

Asst. Attorney General - Constitutional Defense Division

Asst. Attorney General - Constitutional Defense Division

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Assistant Attorney General – Constitutional Defense Division

The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office is a full-service law firm, representing the State in litigation, transactional matters, and investigations and providing day-to-day legal advice to a wide variety of state entities and officials.The Attorney General’s Office employs approximately 200 attorneys organized into 20 legal divisions within 6 sections.

About the Constitutional Defense Division:

Part of the Special Advocacy Section of the Attorney General’s Office, the Constitutional Defense Division (CDD) specializes in complex constitutional and election-related litigation. CDD complements the work of the Strategic Litigation Unit and the Office of the Solicitor General to protect the will of Tennesseans expressed through their elected government. Many of CDD’s cases involve novel issues, sweeping requests for relief, and fast-paced injunction and appellate proceedings.The Division strives for excellence in all aspects of its legal representation through high-quality work in a collaborative environment with a meaningful impact.

Job Overview:

The duties and responsibilities of attorneys in CDD include, but are not limited to, the following:

·Developing case strategy with clients and supervisors;

·Collaborating with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff within the office;

·Navigating and effectively employing oral, written, and electronic discovery;

·Pursuing effective motion practice through outstanding legal research and writing;

·Protecting the State’s interests on appeal; and

·Representing Tennessee with excellence in the courtroom and outside the office.

Qualifications:

·Four or more years of civil litigation experience, with a strong preference for experience in constitutional and civil rights litigation or defense of large organizations in complex litigation;

·Demonstrated excellence in legal research and writing, preferably in the areas of constitutional or election law;

·Strong analytical, negotiating, and oral advocacy skills;

·Experience as a first-chair or lead attorney in federal evidentiary hearings or trial preferred;

·Electronic discovery experience preferred; and

·Licensed to practice law in Tennessee or pursuing a license to practice law in Tennessee.

TO APPLY:

Applications can be submitted via our online application portal: Job Applications.

Please direct questions to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

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  Law Practice

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