PARALEGAL SPECIALIST-LITIGATION - 55012644

Requisition No: 861928 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PARALEGAL SPECIALIST-LITIGATION - 55012644

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55012644 

Salary:  $47,000.00 - $52,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/04/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

550 / District 5 Chief Counsel

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

 

CONTACT PERSON:  Ryan Mahler, District 5 Chief Counsel

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 386-943-5340

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: ryan.mahler@dot.state.fl.us

 

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

 

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

 

The Work You Will Do:

This is a Paralegal Specialist position in our District 5 Chief Counsel’s office

 

This position will be responsible for preparing and filing legal pleadings and related documents in their correct format with minimum instruction from a Department attorney.  Reviewing, investigating, collecting data; including electronic filing and scheduling, gathering background information necessary to respond to discovery and unique inquiries and requests; coordinating and preparing expert witnesses; coordinating deposition, hearing, and trial preparation.  Preparing and ensuring compliance with pre-trial orders and case management orders. Performing basic legal research and reviewing legal documents for proper legal citation.  Proofreading documents for spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. 

 

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development.  Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses. 

 

Where You Will Work:

You are a part of the Office of the General Counsel statewide team and will work in our District 5 Chief Counsel’s office located at 719 South Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, Florida 32720

 

Annual Salary Range:

$47,000.00 - $52,000.00

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Paralegal to Department's Office of the General Counsel.  The person filling this position must exercise sound, mature judgment, and perform a variety of duties with little supervision, as summarized below.  While the employee's responsibilities will include routine matters, a substantial portion of the employee's time will involve the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in the completion of a variety of tasks and preparation and finalization of litigation documents under the oversight of legal counsel.  As new assignments and emergencies arise, the employee must be able to prioritize the duties of this position.  Those duties and responsibilities include:

Responsible for preparing and filing legal pleadings and related documents in their correct format with minimum instruction from a Department at