SENIOR ATTORNEY - 55013062

Requisition No: 872241 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 55013062

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55013062 

Salary:  $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/07/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

650 / District 6 Chief Counsel

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

 

CONTACT PERSON:  Alicia Trujillo, District 6 Chief Counsel

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (305) 470-5374

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: alicia.trujillo@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.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers.  Visa sponsorship is not available.

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 6 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 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 6 Chief Counsel’s office located at 1000 NW 111th Avenue, Miami, FL  33172

 

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 preparing real estate conveyance documents.  Responsible for representation in defense