Job description

Assistant Attorney General

Office of the Attorney General and Reporter

Criminal Appeals Division

State of Tennessee

Job description

The successful applicant will:

• Conduct deep legal research on issues of criminal law
• Write appellate briefs in criminal cases
• Orally argue criminal cases in state appellate courts
• Participate in moot courts for your own cases and others’
• Consult with crime victims and update victim liaisons about case status
• Have regular exposure to disturbing case facts/exhibits
• Write legal memorandum recommending courses of action in appellate litigation
• Maintain physical and electronic case files
• Handle confidential materials
• Work seamlessly with support staff and leadership staff
• Seek, receive, and follow constructive feedback
• Serve on office committees as needed
• Work independently and as a member of a team
• Attend regular staff meetings and share case updates at those meetings
• Compile monthly work reports

The successful applicant must:

• Have a Juris Doctorate Degree
• Be eligible to practice law in Tennessee or eligible to take the Tennessee bar exam
• Have outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Be proficient with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and general online records management

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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