Job Description
Organization: Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter Job Title: Assistant Attorney General - Bankruptcy Division-Collections Unit Experience: At least 2 years of active litigation experience Salary: Not mentioned in the job posting Department: Collections Unit, Bankruptcy Division, Public Protection Section
About the Organization:
- Represents all state officials, employees, agencies, departments, boards, and commissions in legal matters - Employs approximately 200 attorneys organized into 17 legal divisions within 5 sections
About the Division and Unit:
- Collections Unit is part of the Bankruptcy Division in the Public Protection Section - Represents state agencies in collecting outstanding debts owed to the State - Handles enforcement actions and assists in recovering debts, judgments, taxes, fines, penalties, and other obligations
Job Overview:
- Developing case strategy and communicating with client agencies - Collaborating with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff - Analyzing evidence and developing legal theories - Drafting clear and concise memoranda and court pleadings - Promoting the office's core values
Qualifications:
- At least 2 years of active litigation experience - Experience with collections law and/or creditors' rights matters - Exceptional time management and organizational skills - Ability to collaborate as part of a team - Demonstrated excellence in legal research and writing - Active Tennessee law license in good standing
Application Process:
- Applications can be submitted via the Online Applicant Portal - Questions can be directed to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
- State of Tennessee is committed to fair and equal employment opportunities - Strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all individuals to seek, obtain, and hold employment without discrimination or harassment - Provides an environment free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, religion, disability, veteran's status, or any other category protected by state and federal civil rights laws
Note: Salary information is not mentioned in the job posting. Offers for this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check.
