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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Legal Consultant
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS scrutinizes Legal Consultant petitions closely when your degree is in a field adjacent to law rather than law itself. A J.D., LL.B., or LL.M. in a directly related specialty strengthens your petition and reduces RFE risk.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with universities, and certain government research institutions are cap-exempt. Legal Consultant roles at these organizations don't enter the lottery, so you can start any time of year without waiting for April registration.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by Legal Consultant roles to see which employers have certified LCAs with the DOL for this exact title. That filing history confirms an employer already understands the H-1B process and has sponsored comparable positions before.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for Legal Consultant in your work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 23-1011 before accepting an offer to confirm your salary meets Level I through IV wage requirements.
Clarify your job duties match the O*NET profile
USCIS compares petition language against the O*NET occupation profile for Legal Consultants. If your role blends paralegal duties with consulting work, work with your employer to frame duties in terms that align with the specialty occupation definition to avoid a denial.
Understand the 60-day grace period when changing roles
If your current H-1B employment ends, you have 60 days to secure a new sponsoring employer and file a transfer petition. Filing during this window maintains your status, but the new employer's LCA must be certified before the I-129 is submitted to USCIS.
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Find Legal Consultant JobsLegal Consultant H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Legal Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as law, international business, or regulatory affairs. Generic consulting roles that accept any degree often face USCIS RFEs. Your employer's job description must tie the required degree directly to the duties performed, not just list a degree as a preference.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Legal Consultant positions?
Corporate legal departments at multinational companies, financial services firms with compliance needs, and management consulting firms that serve regulated industries file the most LCAs for Legal Consultant roles. Universities and nonprofits also sponsor this title and have the added advantage of cap-exempt status. You can browse current openings at employers with verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate.
Can a foreign law degree support an H-1B petition for a Legal Consultant role?
A foreign law degree can qualify, but USCIS requires an evaluation by a recognized credential assessment organization to confirm it is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree or higher in law or a related field. A three-year LL.B. from many countries may not automatically satisfy the equivalency standard without supplemental work experience or a credentials evaluation.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Legal Consultant contract ends before the petition expires?
You have a 60-day grace period from the date your employment ends to either transfer your H-1B to a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. During this window, USCIS considers you in a period of authorized stay. Filing an H-1B transfer before the 60 days expire lets you start the new role once the transfer petition is received by USCIS.
Do Legal Consultant employers need to go through PERM labor certification before sponsoring an H-1B?
No. PERM labor certification is required for permanent residence sponsorship, not for the H-1B, which is a temporary nonimmigrant visa. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL to certify wages and working conditions, but there is no recruitment or labor market test requirement for the H-1B petition itself.
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