State of Tennessee
SENIOR ASSOCIATE COUNSEL - 51263
State of Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, United States,
Work Activities
Executive ServiceSENIOR ASSOCIATE COUNSELDepartment of HealthNashville, TN$115,400/ yearClosing Date: 11/02/2023This position is Hybrid.
Who We Are And How We Impact Tennessee
TDH incorporates our values into the work we do each day to achieve our mission, live our vision and address our two strategic priorities of prevention and access.Mission
Protect, promote, and improve the health and prosperity of people in Tennessee.Vision
Healthy PeopleHealthy CommunitiesHealthy TennesseeOur Values
CollaborationExcellenceIntegrityCompassionRespectHealth EquityPrevention
Support Local LeadershipDecrease Youth ObesityDecrease Tobacco UseDecrease Substance MisusePrevent and Mitigate Adverse Childhood ExperiencesAccess
Optimize Internal Clinical EfficiencyImprove External Primary Care AccessLeverage InnovationExpand PartnershipsJob Overview
The Tennessee Department of Health is seeking a litigation attorney to serve as a Senior Associate Counsel in its Office of General Counsel. The duties for this position involve extensive complex litigation and advising boards regarding regulatory issues. Salary: The position comes with full state employment benefits, including health insurance, at least 11 paid holidays, 12 paid vacation days, and 12 paid sick days per year. The salary will be approximately $115,400/yr., depending upon experience.Key Responsibilities
The attorney will represent the Department in administrative law cases before various prescribing boards, prepare complex cases for litigation including intense medical record review, depositions, discovery, and trial, provide legal advice and drafting services to healthcare licensure boards, and analyze proposed legislation affecting public health. Intellectual curiosity, a strong litigation background, strong writing skills, and an interest in the healthcare industry are necessary. We are seeking applicants who will be adept at working in a dynamic, team-focused environment and handling a large and complex case load at different phases of litigation.Minimum Qualifications
Applicant must be licensed to practice law in Tennessee and must have graduated from an accredited law school with the equivalent of a J.D. At least seven (7) years of relevant legal experience is required. Applicant must be able to perform legal duties and litigate with minimal supervision.To Apply
Complete application process through tn.gov/careers.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.
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Executive ServiceSENIOR ASSOCIATE COUNSELDepartment of HealthNashville, TN$115,400/ yearClosing Date: 11/02/2023This position is Hybrid.
Who We Are And How We Impact Tennessee
TDH incorporates our values into the work we do each day to achieve our mission, live our vision and address our two strategic priorities of prevention and access.Mission
Protect, promote, and improve the health and prosperity of people in Tennessee.Vision
Healthy PeopleHealthy CommunitiesHealthy TennesseeOur Values
CollaborationExcellenceIntegrityCompassionRespectHealth EquityPrevention
Support Local LeadershipDecrease Youth ObesityDecrease Tobacco UseDecrease Substance MisusePrevent and Mitigate Adverse Childhood ExperiencesAccess
Optimize Internal Clinical EfficiencyImprove External Primary Care AccessLeverage InnovationExpand PartnershipsJob Overview
The Tennessee Department of Health is seeking a litigation attorney to serve as a Senior Associate Counsel in its Office of General Counsel. The duties for this position involve extensive complex litigation and advising boards regarding regulatory issues. Salary: The position comes with full state employment benefits, including health insurance, at least 11 paid holidays, 12 paid vacation days, and 12 paid sick days per year. The salary will be approximately $115,400/yr., depending upon experience.Key Responsibilities
The attorney will represent the Department in administrative law cases before various prescribing boards, prepare complex cases for litigation including intense medical record review, depositions, discovery, and trial, provide legal advice and drafting services to healthcare licensure boards, and analyze proposed legislation affecting public health. Intellectual curiosity, a strong litigation background, strong writing skills, and an interest in the healthcare industry are necessary. We are seeking applicants who will be adept at working in a dynamic, team-focused environment and handling a large and complex case load at different phases of litigation.Minimum Qualifications
Applicant must be licensed to practice law in Tennessee and must have graduated from an accredited law school with the equivalent of a J.D. At least seven (7) years of relevant legal experience is required. Applicant must be able to perform legal duties and litigate with minimal supervision.To Apply
Complete application process through tn.gov/careers.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.
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