Attorney - Nashville, TN

STI; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

STI seeks an Attorney in Nashville, TN to serve as Contractor Associate General Counsel. The role focuses on disciplinary proceedings against healthcare licensees in rural Tennessee counties, coordinating with investigators and boards.

This is a long-term contract reporting to a Deputy General Counsel, with weekly in-office requirements. The candidate will handle litigation, negotiate resolutions, and may advise on projects related to rural healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• JD and TN Bar license in good standing required.
• At least 1 year of relevant legal experience preferred.
• Must have professional liability insurance prior to start date.
• Contract role not eligible for state employee benefits.

Responsibilities

• Represent the department in administrative law cases before health-related boards.
• Review complaints and investigations involving healthcare licensees in Tennessee's rural counties.
• Provide legal support for department investigators and licensing board consultants.
• Handle all aspects of litigation for cases where formal discipline is warranted, including discovery, motions, and trials.
• Manage a robust caseload across various phases of litigation.
• Assist with legislative projects, including bill analysis.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial experience

Case management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

JD

TN Bar admission

Job description

Role: Attorney

Location: Nashville, TN

Contract: long term contract,

37.5 hrs per week not eligible for state employee benefits and need to have Professional liability insuranceprior to start date.

Note:

Please include with application a writing sample of not more than 10 pages along with the applicant’s TN Bar license number.

Job Overview:

The Client is seeking an attorney to serve as a Contractor Associate General Counsel to assist the Department’s effort to strengthen Tennessee’s 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 Tennessee 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 in Tennessee. 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 Tennessee’s 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Education:

JD, admitted to TN Bar with a license in good standing required. At least 1 year of relevant legal experience preferred.