GENERAL COUNSEL - 70401

Executive Service

Background Check:

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Please attach a current resume, a writing sample and three professional references with the application.

Who we are and what we do:

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is seeking a qualified person for the position of General Counsel. This position will report to the Director. General Counsel performs administrative legal work across all areas of the AOC and communicates effectively and respectfully. He or she is well-versed and confident in his or her ability to provide sound advice that furthers the mission of the AOC. General Counsel is experienced in both civil and criminal law.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be a licensed Tennessee attorney in good standing. A minimum of 10 years of experience as a licensed practicing attorney is required, including trial litigation and/or appellate practice experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the Tennessee court system and court structure is required. Management experience is essential.

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.