Requisition No: 885726
Agency: Department of Transportation
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 55013995
Salary: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 11/10/2026
Total Compensation Estimator Tool916 / Office of General CounselOPEN COMPETITIVESELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE CONTACT PERSON: Clint Doud, Chief Counsel, Civil LitigationCONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 414-5367CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Clinton.Doud@dot.state.fl.usThe Work You Will Do:This is a Senior Attorney position in our Civil Litigation Section located at our Tallahassee office.
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: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 Civil Litigation Section located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0458.
Annual Salary Range:$80,000.00 - $95,000.00
Your Specific Responsibilities: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.
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.
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