Catholic Charities of East Tennessee is seeking to hire a managing attorney for its Knoxville Office of Immigrant Services (OIS). The position is new due to the growing demand for immigration legal services throughout East Tennessee. The Office of Immigrant Services is a DOJ-recognized program that provides immigration legal services to immigrants and refugees in the East Tennessee region. The office’s managing attorney oversees the activities and work products of legal representatives, DOJ accredited representatives, and support staff. Learn more about the role and read instructions on how to apply on the TBA’s JobLink site or browse all available jobs.

Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz is accepting resumes for an associate attorney to join its Knoxville office. Applicants should have one year of legal experience, preferably in the personal injury field. A strong academic background is also required. Learn more about this opportunity and get instructions for applying on the TBA’s JobLink platform.

Cook Tillman Law Group is now accepting applications for an estate planning associate attorney in the firm’s Brentwood office. Cook Tillman is a boutique firm that exclusively handles estate planning, estate and trust administration, and business planning matters. The new attorney will join the firm’s Estate Planning practice group and will participate in consultation meetings, formulate and customize estate plans for clients, draft a wide range of estate planning documents and conduct document execution meetings. Read more on how to apply from the TBA’s JobLink site or browse all available jobs.  

Belmont University College of Law is seeking to fill up to two tenure-track faculty positions for the fall of 2023. The law school invites applications for entry-level and junior-lateral candidates in the area of legal writing for the first position, and in the area of constitutional law for the second position. Two to five years of experience is required. Learn more about these positions, including instructions for how to apply, on the TBA’s JobLink platform.

The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands has an immediate opening for a staff attorney in its Clarksville office. The position will focus on landlord-tenant, homeowner, federal income tax and fair housing discrimination issues. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to the principle of equal justice and to advocacy for low-income persons, and be licensed in Tennessee or be willing to take the first available bar examination. Learn more about the position and application instructions on TBA’s JobLink platform.

The Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law is seeking to hire up to three faculty members to begin on or around July 1, 2023. The director of bar success, a non-tenure-track position, will teach bar preparation courses, coordinate LMU Law’s supplemental bar preparation programming for its graduates, work collaboratively with other faculty, including the three other full-time academic and bar success faculty, and mentor students and graduates. The law school is also seeking to hire up to two tenure-track faculty members. Areas of greatest curricular need include civil procedure, constitutional law, criminal law and criminal procedure and evidence. Find more job postings on the TBA’s JobLink site.

The United States Trustee is seeking candidates for appointment as a standing trustee to administer bankruptcy cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Tennessee. A successful applicant will be required to undergo a background check and must qualify to be bonded. Although standing trustees are not federal employees, appointments are made consistent with federal Equal Opportunity policies, which prohibit discrimination in employment. Learn more about the position and get instructions for applying on the TBA’s JobLink platform. All resumes must be received on or before Sept. 15. 

FedEx is seeking a senior attorney in Memphis to provide legal counsel, advice, review and direction to the corporation, its subsidiaries, various departments and to members of management to ensure effective operation in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Six years of experience and demonstrated competence as a practicing attorney in relevant area of law is required. Instructions on how to apply can be found in the job posting. Find more job postings on the TBA’s JobLink site.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Memphis is seeking an assistant U.S. attorney in its criminal division. Candidates should have three to five years of experience litigating cases in federal or state court. Previous jury trial experience is strongly preferred. Interested attorneys should apply by Sept. 2. Learn more about this opportunity on the TBA’s Job Link platform.

Metro Nashville seeks a juvenile court administrator, which is a full-time civil service position in juvenile court. The administrator will perform managerial and administrative duties to assist the presiding judge, and oversee daily operation of the court as defined in Section 14.19 of the Metropolitan Charter. Duties include planning, directing and supervising activities of the court business office, and acting as liaison with judges, courts, government agencies, the bar and the public. Access the full job description and apply on the Metro Government's website.