Staff Attorney

Work Location: Nashville, TN
Schedule: Full-time
Compensation: Negotiable, salaried position w/benefits

The Tennessee State Employees Association (TSEA) has an immediate need in Nashville for a Staff Attorney to join our team.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for the Employee Rights program and staff supervision.
• Coordinates responsibilities with the division and with other appropriate staff as needed to provide continuity and efficiency in the service delivery.
• Counsels members regarding job-related complaints and grievances.
• Provides suggestions for solutions and alternatives on job-related complaints.
• Investigates inequities, grievances and completes analysis of facts for legal representation.
• Evaluates the merit of cases for litigation.
• Recommends representation to Executive Director and President based on merits of case.
• Provides legal representation at the administrative law level of the appeal procedure, Step III and Board of Appeals.
• Timely and appropriately responds to requests for legal services according to adopted policies
• Keeps Executive Director and client members informed regarding TSEA representation, tracks status of Step III Appeal and legal pursuits of the Association.
• Reviews the administrative register for rule changes, attorney general opinions, executive orders and any proposals that may impact member rights or association rights and advises the executive director of such.
• Provides members with up-to-date state policies, rules, regulations and statutes upon request.
• Develops and delivers training programs.
• Assists in compilation and analysis of data for Legal Services Division and makes recommendations to the Executive Director.
• Advises staff on member rights statutes, rules and policies.
• Responsible to advise, facilitate and provide support for assigned committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited university/college.
• 3+ years in employment law experience, licensed to practice law in Tennessee
• Ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Experience with litigation and legislative and administrative advocacy.
• Experience in or demonstrated commitment to public interest law and advocacy.
• Excellent legal research, analytic, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and be organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Please email your resume and cover letter to: keisha.pittman@tseaonline.org