The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is seeking a Special Assistant US Attorney working in cooperation with the City of Johnson City Police Department. Ideal qualifications include experience litigating cases in federal or state courts, with substantial responsibility for all aspects of discovery, trial, and appeals in criminal matters. Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the ability to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Additionally, the position will require excellent communication and courtroom skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills. The position will be responsible for prosecuting criminal cases in U.S. Federal Court which originate in the Johnson City jurisdiction. Will assist JCPD officers with preparation of search warrants, court orders, and will provide legal counsel as necessary. Responsibilities may also include training officers and department staff at roll call and in-service assemblies. Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function with minimal supervisory guidance in a highly demanding environment.
Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses
Possession of a J.D. degree and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction). Must be a United States Citizen or National. Must be able to pass a complete background investigation performed by the U.S. Attorney's office.
Johnson City, with a population of approximately 70,000, offers an affordable cost of living, no state income tax and outstanding schools, parks, sports and fitness facilities. Johnson City is the home of East Tennessee State University, which has a current enrollment of approximately 15,000 students. The City operates under the Commission-Manager form of government with a City Manager appointed by a five-member City Commission.
Applications will be received on-line at www.johnsoncitytn.org until the position is filled. Salary starts at $93,000 annually, depending on qualifications. The City offers an attractive benefit package that includes health, life, long-term disability, and a 401k retirement plan. Voluntary benefit plans such as dental, specific disease, and short-term disability are also available. To apply from the main web page please follow the steps below:
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Johnson City is a goal-oriented, high-energy, family-centered city with diverse economic components. Education, business, industry, civic and community organizations, and local government pull together to keep us moving forward. We have a diverse economy led by healthcare, education and an entrepreneurial spirit that lives on from our City’s founder, Henry Johnson.
We hold our natural beauty and resources in highest regard and lead the state of Tennessee in green initiatives. We received the Tennessee Municipal League’s first-ever Green City Leadership award for our environmental efforts.
This community is a thriving one because our 60,000+ residents are actively engaged. Neighborhood action committees, problem-solving task forces, public boards and committees, and outreach programs are creating a resilient, more cohesive community and strengthening government in its role of protecting and serving citizens.
