Senior Property & Construction Litigation Attorney

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an experienced attorney to serve as senior counsel supporting Property Litigation and Construction Units. The role handles expropriation, eminent domain, and complex transportation litigation across Louisiana.

The attorney will independently manage complex cases, advise DOTD leadership, and work with Real Estate, Engineering, Utility personnel, and outside counsel to advance infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law and three years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior counsel and first-chair trial attorney in complex property, construction, public works, expropriation, and inverse condemnation litigation.
• Develop litigation strategy, analyze complex legal matters, and represent DOTD in state courts.
• Coordinate litigation with outside counsel and train attorneys on Property and Construction matters.
• Advise the Office of Real Estate on property acquisition, appraisals, title documents, and boundary disputes.
• Evaluate property interest matters involving utility relocations and advise on reimbursement agreements.
• Provide legal counsel to DOTD programs including Public Works, Intermodal Transportation, Aviation, and water resources.
• Coordinate with agencies, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders on complex legal and transportation matters.
• Assist with drafting proposed legislation and assess its impact on DOTD programs.

Job description

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an experienced attorney to serve as senior counsel supporting Property Litigation and Construction Units. The role handles expropriation, eminent domain, and complex transportation litigation across Louisiana.

The attorney will independently manage complex cases, advise DOTD leadership, and work with Real Estate, Engineering, Utility personnel, and outside counsel to advance infrastructure projects.