SENIOR ATTORNEY - 55003715

Requisition No: 860819 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 55003715

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55003715 

Salary:  $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 10/01/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

150 / District 1 Chief Counsel

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

 

CONTACT PERSON:  Angela Tucker, District 1 Chief Counsel

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2623

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: angela,tucker@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 Senior Attorney position in our District 1 Chief Counsel’s office

 

This position will be responsible for providing legal representation in all phases of eminent domain proceedings, including research, the preparation of pleadings, discovery, preparation of witnesses, hearings, settlement negotiations, and trial.  Responsible for preparing real estate conveyance documents.  Responsible for representation in defense of the Department in claims of inverse condemnation, as assigned.

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 1 Chief Counsel’s office located at 801 N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL  33830

 

Annual Salary Range:

$85,000.00  - $95,000.00

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing legal representation in all phases of eminent domain proceedings, including research, the preparation of pleadings, discovery, preparation of witnesses, hearings, settlement negotiations, and trial.  Responsible for preparing real estate conveyance documents.  Responsible for representation in defense of the Department in claims of inverse condemnation, as assigned.

Responsible for providing legal counsel and advice to District staff concerning the day-to-day operations and business of the Department, including the negotiation, drafting, and review of contracts, funding agreements, joint project agreements, joint participation agreements, intergovernmental agreements, permits, and agreements concerning the use of Department right-of-way and acquisition of interests in real estate, consistent with the direction and advice provided on a statewide basis, as established by the General Counsel.

Responsible for thoroughly researching all state and federal statutes, court cases, rules, and regulations affecting the operations of the District offices that the attorney may be assigned to spec