ASSOCIATE COUNSEL - HUMAN RESOURCES - 78857

Key Responsibilities

• Consult with DHS staff regarding legal issues involving Human Resources and employment law matters, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, PWFA, background checks, disciplinary action and issues arising out of internal investigations.
• Provide legal advice and support to DHS staff in multiple program areas and internal support divisions.
• Conduct litigation and legal research in DHS programmatic areas including adult protective services, child and adult care licensing, rehabilitation services, and other administrative areas for DHS.
• Respond to EEOC complaints and coordinate with the Attorney General’s Office on employment litigation in state or federal court.
• Work directly with the Deputy General Counsel on legal writing and research projects as assigned.
• Perform legal research of federal and state laws, regulations, and case law on multiple issues and prepare memoranda advising DHS staff on issues affecting agency and program operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active License to practice law in Tennessee is required.

Preferred Skills

• 3+ years of continuous legal practice, preferably with experience in developing and negotiating contracts for a large entity, tech/IT contracts and in contract litigation.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products.