Davidson County, Tennessee

STAFF ATTORNEY - 81386

Hybrid$80,000 - $120,000/yrPosted Sep 28, 2026

Job details

Location
Davidson County, Tennessee
Work type
Hybrid
Compensation
$80,000 - $120,000/yr
Posted
Sep 28, 2026
Apply on
careers.edison.tn.gov

About this role

Executive Service

 

STAFF ATTORNEY

Board of Law Examiners

Nashville, TN

Annual Salary: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00

Closing Date: 10/11/2026

This position is designated as Hybrid

For more information, visit the link below:

https://tnble.org/

 

Background Check:

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Who we are and what we do:

The Tennessee Board of Law Examiners seeks an experienced and detail oriented Staff Attorney to join our team. This role is integral to ensuring a fair, consistent, and legally sound attorney admissions process in Tennessee. The ideal candidate brings strong legal analytical skills, excellent judgment, and a commitment to upholding professional standards.
 
Work Environment
  • Office located in downtown Nashville.
  • Initial in-person training period (6 months), followed by a hybrid schedule with remote flexibility.
     
Why Join Us
  • Contribute meaningfully to a mission-driven organization serving the legal profession.
  • Collaborative team environment.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off.

Key Responsibilities:

What You'll Do
  • Draft orders and legal correspondence related to bar admissions matters.
  • Prepare for hearings, including legal research, document review, and drafting memoranda.
  • Review and analyze Character & Fitness investigations and reports.
  • Evaluate requests for testing accommodation under the ADA and ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies.
  • Manage confidential and sensitive information with integrity and discretion.
  • Collaborate with Board staff and work independently to meet deadlines and maintain workflow.
  • Assist with bar exam administration (including occasional in-state travel).
     
What We're Looking For
  • Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and professional judgment.
  • Ability to interpret rules, policies, and legal standards.
  • High level of integrity when handling confidential information.
  • Comfort working both independently and within a small, collaborative team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat; comfortable navigating online systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
  • Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Tennessee.
  • 4+ years of legal experience
  • Criminal background check required.

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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