Job Description
Requisition No: 858200
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 55007674
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 55007674
Salary: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 08/26/2025
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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.
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.
The Difference You Will Make:
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.
This attorney is required to travel to assigned districts on a regular basis to conduct discovery, attend hearings, and try cases.
Responsible for the provision of legal advice and counsel to agency personnel on recommended conduct of agency business, and the provision of advice, assistance, and direction on legal strategies.
Qualifying Questions will not disqualify an applicant.
- Litigation and civil rules of procedure and practice and Government In the Sunshine Law.
- The principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communications.
- 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.
- Must be a member of The Florida Bar
- This position requires overnight travel.
- This position requires a Level 1 Background Check.
- 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 Affirmative 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 (850) 414-5300 for assistance.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.
Practice Areas & Specialty
Administrative, Litigation, Transportation
