Legislative Attorney

Tennessee General Assembly•Nashville, TN

6d•$79,000

About The Position

The Tennessee General Assembly's Office of Legal Services (OLS) is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Legislative Attorney. OLS is a nonpartisan, joint office that provides legal services to state senators and representatives. Legislative attorneys draft legislation, staff legislative committees, conduct legal research, render legal opinions and provide legal advice, and perform other various legal or legislative services at the request of the senators and representatives. As a Legislative Attorney, you will join a highly professional and collegial team and develop subject matter expertise, while engaging in a vital and challenging career.

Requirements

Admitted to practice law in Tennessee or seeking admission via reciprocity
Working knowledge of the Tennessee Code Annotated and the Constitution of Tennessee
Ability to remain professional and impartial at all times while working in a political environment
Excellent research, analysis, and writing skills
Strong verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage, prioritize, and complete multiple drafting projects under demanding time constraints in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, legislative environment
Good interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Prior government or legal practice experience is a plus, but not required
Strong interest in the legislative process is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Draft legislation
Staff legislative committees
Conduct legal research
Render legal opinions
Provide legal advice
Perform other various legal or legislative services at the request of the senators and representatives