SENIOR ATTORNEY - 55000646

Requisition No: 859181 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 55000646

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55000646 

Salary:  $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/10/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

450 / District 4 Chief Counsel

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

 

CONTACT PERSON:  Francine Steelman, Interim District 4 Chief Counsel

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 954-777-4251

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: francine.steelman@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 4 Chief Counsel’s office

 

This position will be responsible for providing legal counsel and representation of the Department in all phases of the acquisition of right-of-way for transportation facilities.  Responsible for 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 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 4 Chief Counsel’s office located at 3400 West Commercial Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33309

 

Annual Salary Range:

$85,000.00  - $95,000.00

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing legal counsel and representation of the Department in all phases of the acquisition of right-of-way for transportation facilities.  Responsible for 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 representation in defense of the Department in claims of inverse condemnation, as assigned.

This attorney is required to travel to assigned districts on a regular basis to conduct discovery, attend hearings, and try cases.

The attorney in this position is an experienced senior trial attorney who handles assignments in defense of the Department or in the prosecution of the Department’s rights.  Responsible for litigation in federal and state circuit and county jurisdictions and accurately conducting research of various issues.

Responsible for the provision of legal advice and counsel to agency perso