Website City of Clarksville
Position Description: GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
This is the second of four levels in the Legal series. Incumbents provide legal advice and services to the Mayor, City Council, department heads, and City committees and boards. Responsibilities may include representing the City in legal matters; preparing and/or reviewing and approving all contracts, deeds, bonds, ordinances, resolutions, and similar documents; preparing and filing legal pleadings, motions, briefs, and other documents; and conducting depositions, trials and appeals.
***PLEASES NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10, 2026, OR UNTIL FILLED.***
Example of Duties
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions:
Provides general legal guidance to the Mayor, City Council, department heads, and City committees and boards, including preparing various legal documents.
Prepares cases for hearings and trials.
Represents the City in litigation proceedings in court, which includes determining procedural avenues for actions; attending depositions; making strategic and tactical litigation decisions; and/or performing related activities.
Reviews contracts, deeds, bonds, ordinances, and resolutions to verify appropriateness of terms, conditions, and applicable clauses.
Prepares and files legal pleadings, motions, briefs, and related documents.
Receives and responds to public records requests under the Tennessee Public Records Act and redacts as required by Federal and State Law.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Education and Experience
Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited school of law.
Two (2) years of experience as a practicing attorney.
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job’s essential duties.
License and Certifications
Tennessee State Law License.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: Legal theory. Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes. Contract management principles and practices. Court procedures. Criminal justice system. Interview methods and techniques. Research methods. Legal document preparation techniques. Computers and related software applications.
Skill in:
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Providing sound legal advice. Analyzing complex information. Conducting legal research. Preparing legal documents. Applying legal principles to determinations on individual cases and problems. Trying cases in court. Analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents relevant to assigned cases. Using computers and related software applications. Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Start Date:
Health Benefits? Yes
Starting Salary: $77,340.00 – $116,009.00 Annually
Location: Clarksville, TN
NSL Alumni at organization: Yes
To apply for this job email your details to eric.bittner@clarksvilletn.gov