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Assistant Attorney General – Real Property and Transportation Division – Chattanooga Office

Tennessee Office of the Attorney General and Reporter

This position offers a promising opportunity for an attorney to build expertise in jury trial litigation, eminent domain law, and resolution of real property disputes. Working from the Attorney General’s Chattanooga office, our attorneys serve as front line courtroom counsel for the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) in its eminent domain matters throughout counties in Middle and East Tennessee.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Representing the State of Tennessee in a variety of real property litigation matters.

· Primary concentration on all phases of eminent domain litigation on behalf of TDOT.

· Collaborating with this Office’s attorneys and staff in other regional locations (Knoxville, Nashville, Jackson, and Memphis), as assigned.

· Travel is required, primarily day trips, within the Middle and East Tennessee regions.

· Self-directed research and analysis commensurate with a zealous and effective advocacy of the State’s property rights vis-à-vis private landowners’ constitutional rights.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Juris Doctorate and Tennessee bar admission, or ability to apply for admission without examination.

· Strong written and oral communication skills.

· Affirmed successful negotiation skills or training for same.

· Real estate law experience and jury trial experience a plus.

· Ability to function independently in all aspects of civil litigation, including research and document drafting, with minimal oversight

TO APPLY:

Please submit your application materials, including your cover letter, résumé, contact information for at least 3 professional references, legal writing sample, and law school transcript.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws. Offers for this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person