Tennessee State Employees Association
Staff Attorney
Tennessee State Employees Association
Job Summary
Staff Attorney needed for state-wide nonprofit.
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.
Job Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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.
Additional Information
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, 401K and Pension.
How to Apply
Please send a resume to latanya.mcadoo@tseaonline.org.
Details
- Date Posted: April 11, 2022
- Type: Full-Time
- Job Function: Legal
- Service Area: Community Development
- Salary Range: Negotiable.
- Working Hours: 8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday (may occasionally require some work outside of these hours).