Paralegal - Real Property and Transportation Division - Chattanooga

Paralegal – Chattanooga

Real Property and Transportation Division

The Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter represents all State executives, officials, departments, boards, agencies, and commissions in matters arising from their public duties. Such representation includes participation in litigation, transactional matters, and giving day-to-day legal advice to a wide variety of State entities. The Attorney General's Office employs approximately 200 attorneys organized into 22 regular divisions within 6 sections.

About the Real Property and Transportation Division

The Real Property and Transportation Division is part of the Civil Law Section. The Division represents the Tennessee Department of Transportation in its acquisition of property and property rights for public use through eminent domain. The Division has offices in Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Jackson. This position is in Chattanooga.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Maintain case calendar deadlines, produce pleadings and proposed orders for attorney review

·         Review form documents for clerical errors/mistakes

·         File documents electronically to the appropriate courts

·         Maintain electronic case files and data, keep detailed notes on electronic case management system

·         Process of service for lawsuits

·         Contact opposing counsels to determine status of settlements/agreed orders

·         Other responsibilities as determined by the deputy

Minimum Qualifications:

Four-year degree or paralegal certification

Experience with real estate matters is preferred

To apply:

Applications can be submitted via our Online Application Portal.

Please direct questions to hrteam@ag.tn.gov.