SENIOR ATTORNEY - 55008156

State of Florida; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employer paid)

Life insurance

Dental, vision, and other insurances

Retirement package

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition waiver

Training opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION in District 6 seeks a Senior Attorney to provide legal counsel on contracts, funding agreements, and real estate matters, consistent with statewide guidance.

The role handles eminent domain, real estate conveyances, and defense of the Department in claims, requiring Florida Bar membership and willingness to travel overnight as needed. Based in Miami, FL.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of The Florida Bar.
• Overnight travel required.
• Experience advising on contracts, funding agreements, and real estate matters.
• Knowledge of government procedures and sunshine law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to District staff on contracts, funding agreements, joint project and intergovernmental agreements, permits and real estate interests.
• Represent the Department in all phases of eminent domain proceedings and related pleadings, hearings and negotiations.
• Research statutes, rules and regulations to advise offices on legal powers and duties and policy implementation.
• Support Department attorneys in claims and litigation and respond to public records requests.

Skills

Eminent domain

Litigation

Verbal and written communications

Independent work

Plan and coordinate

Legal research

Contract negotiation

Job description

Requisition No: 874631

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 55008156

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55008156

Salary: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 09/06/2026

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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: [phone]

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [e-mail]

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 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.

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 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 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 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 specifically and regularly advise and represent. Expected to be familiar with the operations of those offices and to advise responsible personnel in those offices regarding their legal powers and duties, how the law affects their operations, and the implementation of policies and rules.

Provides support to Department attorneys representing the Department in claims and litigation against and by the Department. Assists with responding to public records requests and subpoenas, as assigned.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge Of

• Litigation and civil rules of procedure and practice and Government In the Sunshine Law.


• The principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communications.

Ability To

• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.


• Utilize problem solving techniques.


• Work independently.


• Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.


• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.


• Use word processing, graphic presentation software, database, and mainframe applications.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements

• Must be a member of The Florida Bar

Other Job-Related Requirements

• This position requires overnight travel.


• This position requires a Level 1 Background Check.

The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)


• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)


• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances


• State of Florida retirement package


• 10 paid holidays a year


• Generous vacation and sick leave


• Career advancement opportunities


• Tuition waiver for public college courses


• A variety of training opportunities


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affinity Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at [phone] for assistance.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.