Attorney - Hybrid

Smart IMS; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart IMS in Nashville, TN is seeking an Attorney on a hybrid schedule for a 47-48 month contract. The role focuses on disciplinary cases involving healthcare professionals across rural counties, with in-office time weekly.

Requires JD admitted to TN Bar, strong litigation and writing skills, and ability to manage a large caseload. Writing sample and TN Bar number must be included with application.

Qualifications

• JD with TN Bar license in good standing.
• Litigation experience including trials.
• Writing sample (≤10 pages) required with TN Bar number.

Responsibilities

• Represent the department in administrative law cases before health-related boards.
• Review complaints and investigations involving rural-health licensees.
• Provide legal support to investigators and licensing board consultants.
• Manage all aspects of litigation including discovery, motions, and trials.
• Handle a heavy, phased case load and support legislative projects.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

TN Bar License

Job description

Job Title: Attorney - Hybrid

Duration (Contract): 47-48 Months

Client Location: Nashville, TN 37243

Location Preference: Hybrid

As an Attorney, you will serve as a Contractor Associate General Counsel to assist the Department's effort to strengthen rural healthcare infrastructure by supporting the effective regulation of healthcare professionals serving residents throughout the state's 89 rural counties. This position reports to a Deputy General Counsel. The primary role of this position is the handling of disciplinary cases against healthcare licensees practicing in rural counties, which includes working with Department investigators and licensing board consultants during the investigative and review process, negotiating resolution with licensees who have violated their respective practice acts, and trying cases before licensing boards. As assigned, job responsibilities may also include advising on special projects and conducting bill analysis related to the delivery of rural healthcare. Position requires weekly in-office time. This is a contract position not eligible for state employee benefits, and the successful candidate should obtain their own professional liability insurance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent the department in administrative law cases before various health-related boards.
• Review complaints and investigations involving healthcare licensees practicing in any of 89 rural counties.
• Provide legal support for department investigators and licensing board consultants.
• For those cases for which formal discipline is warranted, handle all aspects of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and trials.
• Ability to competently manage a robust case load at various phases of litigation.
• Assist with legislative projects as assigned, including bill analysis.

Required Skills, Experiences, Education and Competencies:

• JD, admitted to TN Bar with a license in good standing required. At least 1 year of relevant legal experience preferred.
• The ideal candidate should have litigation experience that includes trials, the ability to manage and prioritize a large volume of work, excellent verbal and written communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to collaborate and work in a team environment.
• Please include with application a writing sample of not more than 10 pages along with the applicant's TN Bar license number.

The hourly range for roles of this nature are $40.00 to $60.00/hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills, experience, location, and industry.

cyberThink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.