LEGAL ASSISTANT - 81080
About the role
Executive Service Legal Assistant position at the Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute in Nashville, TN. The role is designated as in‑person work. Closing date: 09/29/2026. A criminal background check is required.
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) is Tennessee's state mental health and substance abuse authority, which provides an assortment of community‑based services, including prevention, early intervention, treatment, crisis intervention, and recovery support. TDMHSAS mission is creating collaborative pathways to resiliency, recovery, and independence for Tennesseans living with mental illness and substance use disorders. Our vision is a state of resiliency, recovery, and independence in which Tennesseans living with mental illness and substance use disorders thrive. Our Values: Customer Focused: An unwavering commitment to keep patients and those who serve them at the forefront of every decision. Integrity: Honesty and truth in all that we do. Inspired Purpose: The call to action in service of a cause greater than oneself. Excellence: The highest standards for services, efficiency, and conduct. Compassionate and Effective Leadership: The ability to make effective decisions and inspire others through active listening and empathy. Solutions and Outcomes‑Oriented: The commitment to positive outcomes and meaningful changes in response to the critical needs of the Tennesseans we serve. Partnership: Beyond teamwork, collaboration based on mutual success to the benefit of the Tennesseans we are blessed to serve.
Responsibilities
- Researching information using databases, the internet, books, and case files in order to prepare files for litigation.
- Requesting information from internal and external sources in writing or verbally to ensure all relevant information is obtained.