Asst. Attorney General — Constitutional Defense (Remote)

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work days after 6 months

Job summary

The State of Tennessee seeks an Assistant Attorney General in the Constitutional Defense Division in Nashville. The role focuses on complex constitutional and election-related litigation, working with the Special Advocacy Section to protect Tennesseans' will and government interests.

Responsibilities include developing case strategy, collaborating across staff, and handling discovery, motions, and appellate work.

Qualifications

• Analytical reasoning demonstrated through research and writing.
• Interest in constitutional law and statutory interpretation.
• Strong academic performance; Juris Doctor degree required.
• Admitted to the Tennessee bar or eligible for admission and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Legal research

Legal writing

Constitutional law

Statutory interpretation

Electronic discovery

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Electronic discovery

Job description

The State of Tennessee seeks an Assistant Attorney General in the Constitutional Defense Division in Nashville. The role focuses on complex constitutional and election-related litigation, working with the Special Advocacy Section to protect Tennesseans' will and government interests.

Responsibilities include developing case strategy, collaborating across staff, and handling discovery, motions, and appellate work.