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The University of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) seeks applications for a Legal Consultant. This field position is based out of our Knoxville, Johnson City, or Chattanooga office but is afforded the flexibility of our alternate work arrangement (AWA) program. MTAS is an agency of the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service and provides professional and technical consulting services to Tennessee municipalities, state government, and municipal government-related associations.
This position provides professional advice and technical assistance in the area of municipal law and municipal codes to a broad range of customers and groups, including municipalities in the state, state agencies, the Tennessee Municipal League, state legislators, and associations of municipal officials.
In addition to providing direct client assistance, this position researches, develops, and maintains timely technical reports and publications on critical issues, develops and teaches training courses, and assists other consultants in the agency in the performance of individual and team projects.
This position will perform other special project work as assigned by the Legal Consulting & Codes Program Manager or the Executive Director.
Responsibilities
This consultant provides:
- professional advice and technical assistance on a wide range of complex issues to municipal Department Directors, Mayors, City Managers/Administrators, and other elected and appointed municipal officials;
- advice and assistance for non-municipal clients, including elected and staff members of the Tennessee General Assembly, employees of state agencies, staff of the Tennessee Municipal League, and officers of associations of municipal officials;
- oral and written legal opinions, document preparation and review, and research and analysis on the wide variety of issues that impact municipal governments across the state.
This consultant develops and:
- maintains close working relationships with both elected and appointed city officials for assigned cities; and
- presents educational/training programs for municipal officials and employees, presents at conferences and meetings of municipal associations and organizations, and serves as subject matter expert for online classes and electronic training tools.
Other duties:
- Researching, drafting, and maintaining publications on critical issues that are geared to various reader levels of sophistication and managerial experience.
- The consultant is expected to maintain an area (or areas) of specialization and serve as the in-house expert to MTAS staff in that area, such as municipal codes, municipal courts, administrative hearings, land use, personnel law, code enforcement, taxation and state revenues, or zoning.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Doctoral Degree; Doctor of Jurisprudence
- Licensure: Licensed to practice law by a US state or territory. Required to become licensed to practice law in Tennessee within 18 months of hire.
- Experience: A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the field of government law or related private law experience is required.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of municipal law required.
- Requires practical knowledge of the problems faced by municipal officials.
- Requires a thorough understanding of Tennessee municipal law and the ability to interpret that law in oral opinions, written opinions, and in publications.
- A high level of cognitive or intuitive skills are necessary to fully understand, design, and implement successful solutions to municipal legal problems.
Outstanding communications skills are necessary for this position. The consultant must provide advice and assistance to municipal officials in the operation of their respective offices, and must also possess managerial, analytical, conceptual, and interpersonal skills, abilities, and talents. These skills and abilities are used on a daily basis in identifying a specific municipality’s problem and providing advice and assistance to solve the problem. This requires the ability to write in a manner where complex legal issues are understandable to someone without a legal background.
This position requires travel and requires constant attention to scheduling and updating of work activities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience: Preference for three years municipal attorney experience, municipal government experience, experience in a municipality larger than a population of 50,000, and/or one-year relevant Tennessee legal experience.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Proficient ability to research using Westlaw, familiarity with Tennessee Code Annotated, and proficient abilities in using Microsoft Office products are preferred.
WORK LOCATION
- Location: Knoxville, TN; Johnson City, TN; or Chattanooga, TN
The Institute for Public Service (IPS) supports a formal Alternative Work Arrangement program currently in place and more information can be provided if candidate progresses through the recruitment process.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before March 12, 2026.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of 3 Professional References
ABOUT THE COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT/DIVISION
The UT Institute for Public Service provides outreach and assistance to all of Tennessee. Through our agencies and initiatives, we offer technical assistance, training, and consulting on a wide variety of services, including government operations, language services, law enforcement excellence, leadership training, manufacturing excellence, opioid abatement and much more.
INTRODUCTION
The University of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) seeks applications for a Legal Consultant. This field position is based out of our Knoxville, Johnson City, or Chattanooga office but is afforded the flexibility of our alternate work arrangement (AWA) program. MTAS is an agency of the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service and provides professional and technical consulting services to Tennessee municipalities, state government, and municipal government-related associations.
This position provides professional advice and technical assistance in the area of municipal law and municipal codes to a broad range of customers and groups, including municipalities in the state, state agencies, the Tennessee Municipal League, state legislators, and associations of municipal officials.
In addition to providing direct client assistance, this position researches, develops, and maintains timely technical reports and publications on critical issues, develops and teaches training courses, and assists other consultants in the agency in the performance of individual and team projects.
This position will perform other special project work as assigned by the Legal Consulting & Codes Program Manager or the Executive Director.
Responsibilities
This consultant provides:
- professional advice and technical assistance on a wide range of complex issues to municipal Department Directors, Mayors, City Managers/Administrators, and other elected and appointed municipal officials;
- advice and assistance for non-municipal clients, including elected and staff members of the Tennessee General Assembly, employees of state agencies, staff of the Tennessee Municipal League, and officers of associations of municipal officials;
- oral and written legal opinions, document preparation and review, and research and analysis on the wide variety of issues that impact municipal governments across the state.
This consultant develops and:
- maintains close working relationships with both elected and appointed city officials for assigned cities; and
- presents educational/training programs for municipal officials and employees, presents at conferences and meetings of municipal associations and organizations, and serves as subject matter expert for online classes and electronic training tools.
Other duties:
- Researching, drafting, and maintaining publications on critical issues that are geared to various reader levels of sophistication and managerial experience.
- The consultant is expected to maintain an area (or areas) of specialization and serve as the in-house expert to MTAS staff in that area, such as municipal codes, municipal courts, administrative hearings, land use, personnel law, code enforcement, taxation and state revenues, or zoning.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Doctoral Degree; Doctor of Jurisprudence
- Licensure: Licensed to practice law by a US state or territory. Required to become licensed to practice law in Tennessee within 18 months of hire.
- Experience: A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the field of government law or related private law experience is required.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of municipal law required.
- Requires practical knowledge of the problems faced by municipal officials.
- Requires a thorough understanding of Tennessee municipal law and the ability to interpret that law in oral opinions, written opinions, and in publications.
- A high level of cognitive or intuitive skills are necessary to fully understand, design, and implement successful solutions to municipal legal problems.
Outstanding communications skills are necessary for this position. The consultant must provide advice and assistance to municipal officials in the operation of their respective offices, and must also possess managerial, analytical, conceptual, and interpersonal skills, abilities, and talents. These skills and abilities are used on a daily basis in identifying a specific municipality’s problem and providing advice and assistance to solve the problem. This requires the ability to write in a manner where complex legal issues are understandable to someone without a legal background.
This position requires travel and requires constant attention to scheduling and updating of work activities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience: Preference for three years municipal attorney experience, municipal government experience, experience in a municipality larger than a population of 50,000, and/or one-year relevant Tennessee legal experience.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Proficient ability to research using Westlaw, familiarity with Tennessee Code Annotated, and proficient abilities in using Microsoft Office products are preferred.
WORK LOCATION
- Location: Knoxville, TN; Johnson City, TN; or Chattanooga, TN
The Institute for Public Service (IPS) supports a formal Alternative Work Arrangement program currently in place and more information can be provided if candidate progresses through the recruitment process.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before March 12, 2026.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of 3 Professional References
ABOUT THE COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT/DIVISION
The UT Institute for Public Service provides outreach and assistance to all of Tennessee. Through our agencies and initiatives, we offer technical assistance, training, and consulting on a wide variety of services, including government operations, language services, law enforcement excellence, leadership training, manufacturing excellence, opioid abatement and much more.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Legal Consultant
Document your legal credentials for PERM
Your foreign law degree needs a credential evaluation confirming U.S. equivalency before your employer files PERM. An evaluation from a NACES-member service that maps your degree to a U.S. J.D. or LL.M. strengthens the labor certification and reduces RFE risk at the I-140 stage.
Target law firms with active EB sponsorship history
Large litigation firms, in-house legal departments at multinationals, and compliance-heavy industries like healthcare and finance are the most consistent EB-2 and EB-3 sponsors for Legal Consultant roles. Prioritize employers whose job postings already reference PERM or green card sponsorship explicitly.
Distinguish EB sponsorship from H-1B in conversations
When discussing sponsorship with hiring managers, clarify that PERM-based green card sponsorship carries no annual cap risk at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, unlike the H-1B lottery. This often resolves employer hesitation about long-term immigration costs.
Verify your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
PERM filings for Legal Consultant roles must show the position normally requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Check the O*NET occupation profile for Legal Consultants to confirm the standard educational requirement before your employer drafts the job description for DOL.
Secure your priority date before going on the market
Your EB-2 or EB-3 priority date is set when USCIS receives the I-140 petition. For applicants from countries with backlogged visa queues, the date your employer files matters more than approval speed, so negotiate a filing timeline into your offer letter rather than leaving it open-ended.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filtering for Legal Consultant roles with confirmed green card sponsorship history saves time you'd otherwise spend researching individual firms. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing histories for legal roles, so you can focus your applications on realistic sponsorship candidates.
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Does a Legal Consultant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. If the role requires an advanced degree such as an LL.M. or a J.D. plus significant specialized experience, EB-2 is the appropriate category. If the employer sets the minimum at a bachelor's degree in law or a related field, EB-3 applies. Your employer's job description and minimum requirements, not your personal credentials, determine the category for PERM purposes.
How does PERM-based green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for legal roles?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary, subject to an annual lottery, and must be renewed every three years. PERM-based sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency with no renewal required. At the EB-3 level, most countries outside India and China face little to no visa backlog, so the path from PERM filing to a green card can move faster than many applicants expect compared to H-1B uncertainty.
What happens during the PERM labor certification process for Legal Consultants?
Your employer files an application with DOL demonstrating that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role at the prevailing wage. DOL sets the required wage using OFLC Wage Search data for the specific job title and location. The process typically takes six to eighteen months. Only after PERM certification does your employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS to establish your priority date.
Can a foreign-trained lawyer get green card sponsorship as a Legal Consultant without a U.S. bar license?
Yes. Legal Consultant roles that focus on research, compliance, contract review, or advisory work rather than licensed courtroom representation can qualify for PERM sponsorship without a U.S. bar license. Your foreign law degree must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency, and the job description must not list bar admission as a requirement. Roles in international arbitration, foreign law advisory, and regulatory compliance are common examples.
How do I find Legal Consultant jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Searching broadly wastes time because most employers do not advertise PERM sponsorship in job postings. Migrate Mate lets you filter Legal Consultant openings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can identify realistic targets before applying. Focusing on compliance-heavy industries and large law firms also improves your odds of finding employers already familiar with the PERM process.
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