NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Attorney 4
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Attorney for the Third Circuit Court in Nashville, TN. The role involves conducting judicial settlement conferences, presiding over special master hearings, and assisting pro se litigants while maintaining communication with the court and preparing necessary legal documents.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Prepare an outlined history of the case with facts of the case, legal positions of the parties, pertinent pleadings, orders, etc
Verify that all required pleadings have been filed and that the case is ready for trial
Schedule and conduct the judicial settlement conference and attempt to settle the case or as many issues as possible pre-trial
Schedule hearings referred by the Judge
Review the case and prepare for the hearing
Preside over the special master hearing
Prepare the special master’s report and ruling
Occasionally preside over the court’s Order of Protection Dockets when that Special Master is unavailable
Prepare a list of all pro se cases on the Friday motion docket each week
Review pleadings to determine venue and legal basis for filing and review for completeness and readiness for final hearing
Meet with litigants on Fridays to review documents and schedule final hearings if ready to set
Assist litigants with setting their case and preparing orders
Maintain open communication and availability to assist the Judge with attorneys and litigants as needed
Assist with legal research and preparation for hearings and trials
Assist, when necessary, with hearing orders of protection and child support matters
Assist with family support or child support issues on the Friday motion docket
Assist with preparation of documents including, but not limited to, orders, parenting plans, child support worksheets, etc
Qualification
Required
Licensed to practice law in the State of Tennessee
At least seven (7) years of domestic practice
Completed Rule 31 Family Mediation Training
At least three (3) years of mediation experience
At least twenty (20) cases successfully mediated
U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S
Adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees
Comply with court confidentiality requirements
Subject to a background check and subsequent favorable suitability determination
Preferred
Be on-time and available to assist the court, attorneys, staff, and pro se litigants as needed
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to address issues as they arise
Ability to conduct legal research and analyze and apply legal principles and precedents
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to deal courteously and professionally with the public
Ability to establish and maintain an excellent working relationship with staff
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with attorneys, encouraging an open line of communication regarding questions or issues
Benefits
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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