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Governor's Office to Fill 2 Public Defender Vacancies

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Aug 15, 2019
News Type: Your Career

Due to the upcoming retirement of Mark Stephens, Public Defender for the 6th Judicial District, and Tom Marshall, Public Defender for the 7th Judicial District, Gov. Bill Lee's office will fill both positions until the next election in 2020. The 6th District includes Knox County, while the 7th includes Anderson County. Interested candidates should submit resumes and cover letters to Lang Wiseman, Deputy and Chief Counsel to the Governor, State Capitol, First Floor, 600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Nashville, Tennessee, 37243 or by email to rebecca.kaunisto@tn.gov by 5 p.m. CDT on Aug. 30.

Justice Department Seeking Nashville-based Trial Attorney

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Aug 14, 2019
News Type: Your Career

The Executive Office of the U.S. Trustees in the Department of Justice is seeking to fill the position of Trial Attorney, Region 8, based in Nashville. The position requires a knowledge of bankruptcy law and experience in litigation. The period to apply will be open until Aug. 30. Interested personnel can view the announcement and application procedures by visiting the DOJ website. 

FBI Seeking to Recruit More Women

Posted by: Suzanne Craig Robertson on Aug 1, 2019
News Type: Your Career
The Federal Bureau of Investigation will hold a symposium in Knoxville this evening in an effort to recruit more women. Currently, only 20% of FBI agents nationwide are women. "The FBI is a family-friendly organization," said Sherri Onks, a 20-year veteran of the bureau. "You can have a good work-life balance. You can be a mom. You can be a special agent." The symposium will feature women serving as bomb technicians, evidence response team leaders and other roles in the FBI. Any woman with a bachelor's degree ages 23 to 36 can apply to be a special agent. The process includes a physical fitness test, background check and drug test. Learn more from WBIR.

Tennessee Justice Center is Hiring

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 19, 2019
News Type: Your Career
The Tennessee Justice Center is seeking to hire a staff attorney to provide individual legal services and to develop and execute legal and policy solutions to advocate for access to quality and affordable health care, nutrition, and access to justice. The position would be based out of the TJC's office in Nashville. The application deadline is August 12. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, bar number, and a list of three references via email to sdrury@tnjustice.org.

New Director Sought for Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program

Posted by: Barry Kolar on Jul 12, 2019
News Type: Your Career
The Tennessee Supreme Court is seeking an experienced and qualified person to lead the Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program (TLAP). TLAP was established to provide assistance to Tennessee lawyers, judges, bar applicants and law students (the legal profession) who suffer from physical or mental disabilities that result from disease, disorder, trauma or age and that impair their ability to practice or serve. The opening was created by the recent resignation of Executive Director Ted Rice. Find out more and learn how to apply on the Administrative Office of the Courts' website.

Commission Accepting Applications for Vacancy in 24th Judicial District

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 14, 2019
News Type: Legal News, Your Career
The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is accepting applications for a Chancery Court Judge in the 24th Judicial District, which covers Benton, Carroll, Decatur, Hardin and Henry Counties. This vacancy was created by the appointment and confirmation of Judge Carma Dennis McGee to the Court of Appeals, Western Section. Qualified applicants must be licensed attorneys who are at least 30 years of age, have been residents of the state for five years, and are residents of the 24th Judicial District. Interested applicants must complete the Trial Court Vacancy Commission Application, which is available at www.tncourts.gov, and submit it to the Administrative Office of the Courts by noon on May 29.

Legal Nonprofit Seeking Nashville-based Staff Attorney

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 7, 2019
News Type: Your Career
A Better Balance, a national legal advocacy organization dedicated to promoting fairness in the workplace, is hiring a staff attorney for its Nashville office. The attorney would advance the goals of A Better Balance by promoting fairness for working families in the South and raising awareness nationally of local issues affecting Southern low-wage workers, especially marginalized communities. 3Ls, entry-level applicants and those with 1-3 years of legal experience are encouraged to apply. Read more on the organization’s website.

Bar Exam Results to be Released Friday

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 11, 2019
News Type: Your Career
Results from the February 2019 Bar Exam are expected to be released late tomorrow morning or early tomorrow afternoon. A list of those applicants who successfully passed the exam will be posted on the TBA.org website as soon as they are available.

Survey: Millennials OK with Less Money for Less Work, More Flexibility

Posted by: Barry Kolar on Apr 5, 2019
News Type: Your Career

In a new survey of millennial lawyers, nearly half say their workloads have increased in recent years and about 1 in 4 say they would take less money in exchange for either a more flexible work schedule, more time off or a cut in billable hours, the ABA Journal reports. The survey of more than 1,200 lawyers in law firms was conducted in conjunction with Above the Law. It also found that more than 45% of female attorneys believe there is inherent sexism in the profession and 56% strongly agreed there is a gender pay gap.

Applications Open for 13th District Criminal Court Judge

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 3, 2019
News Type: Legal News, Your Career
The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is now accepting applications to fill a criminal court judge vacancy in the 13th Judicial District, which covers Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Overton, Pickett, Putnam and White counties. This vacancy was created by the upcoming retirement of the Hon. David A. Patterson, who will end his service effective June 30. Qualified applicants must be licensed attorneys who are at least 30 years of age, have been residents of the state for five years, and are residents of the district. Application should be submitted to the Administrative Office of the Courts by noon CDT on April 17. Each candidate must submit an original as well as a digital copy of his or her application. Read more here.
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