ASSOCIATE COUNSEL - 74379

Executive Service

Hybrid

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 Office of Investigations receives complaints against licensees of health related boards, investigates all complaints that are deemed to articulate a potential practice act violation, coordinates with board consultants and staff attorneys of the Office of General Counsel to review those investigations to determine whether formal discipline is appropriate.

How you make a difference in this role:

OIV performs critical tasks necessary in supporting the department's mission to protect, promote, and improve the health and well-being of all people in Tennessee. While the receipt of complaints and investigative work is generally performed by non-attorneys, those investigators require legal support in performing those tasks. In addition, several aspects of the investigation process require attorney involvement.

Job Overview:

The Tennessee Department of Health is seeking an attorney with at least 3 years of relevant experience in the practice of law to serve as an Associate Counsel in its Office of Investigations. The Office of Investigations receives complaints against licensees of health related boards, investigates all complaints that are deemed to articulate a potential practice act violation, coordinates with board consultants and staff attorneys of the Office of General Counsel to review those investigations to determine whether formal discipline is appropriate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary legal point of contact for the investigators of the Office of Investigations.
• Provide legal guidance to investigators and leadership on matters involving professional practice acts, administrative procedures, and investigative processes.
• Participate in case reviews, offering legal insight on investigative outcomes, proposed actions, and regulatory considerations.
• Act as the Pain Management Clinic Inspection advisory attorney, advising on statutory compliance, inspection protocols, and regulatory interpretation.
• Respond to subpoenas, ensuring timely and legally compliant production of records and information.
• Work with the Office of General Counsel to assist with Public Records Act requests related to investigative files.
• Regularly work with attorneys from the Office of General Counsel.
• Work with other state agencies as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Tennessee Law License. Graduated from an accredited law school with a J.D. At least 3 years of relevant experience in the practice of law.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Westlaw.
• Ability to make timely and effective decisions in keeping with the goals and mission of the department.
• No prior or pending disciplinary actions with the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility

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.