Attorney 4 (Property Unit)

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Legal Section is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as senior counsel supporting its Property Litigation and Construction Units. The position handles complex legal matters involving property acquisition for transportation projects, expropriation and eminent domain, construction and public works litigation, utility relocations, and other issues affecting DOTD’s statewide transportation programs.

The selected candidate independently manages complex litigation, serves as first-chair trial counsel, and advises DOTD leadership and program offices on specialized legal matters. The attorney works with the Office of Real Estate, Office of Engineering, Utility and Permit personnel, outside counsel, government entities, and other stakeholders. The role also provides legal counsel to DOTD programs involving public works, intermodal transportation, aviation, water resources, and related infrastructure matters.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Extraordinary job-related qualifications or credentials may be considered for additional compensation, subject to approval, verification, and applicable pay limitations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior counsel and first-chair trial attorney representing DOTD in complex property, construction, public works, expropriation, and inverse condemnation litigation.
• Develop litigation strategy, analyze complex legal matters, and represent DOTD in District and Appellate Courts throughout Louisiana.
• Coordinate litigation handled by outside counsel and provide guidance and training to attorneys assigned to Property and Construction matters.
• Advise the Office of Real Estate on property acquisition, appraisals, title documents, expropriation requirements, encroachments, evictions, and boundary disputes.
• Evaluate compensable property interest matters involving utility relocations and advise DOTD Utility and Permit personnel regarding reimbursement eligibility and related agreements.
• Provide legal counsel to DOTD programs involving Public Works, Intermodal Transportation, Aviation, water resources, flood control, ports, waterways, and other infrastructure-related programs.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies, attorneys, engineers, contractors, consultants, appraisers, and other stakeholders on complex legal and transportation matters.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing proposed legislation and evaluating its potential impact on DOTD programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed