SENIOR ATTORNEY - 55013659

State of Florida•DELAND, FL

1d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Senior Attorney position in our District 5 Chief Counsel’s office. 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. 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.

Requirements

Must be a member of The Florida Bar
Knowledge of litigation and civil rules of procedure and practice and Government In the Sunshine Law.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communications.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to utilize problem solving techniques.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to use word processing, graphic presentation software, database, and mainframe applications.
This position requires overnight travel.
This position requires a Level 1 Background Check.
Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers.

Responsibilities

Providing legal counsel and advice to District 5 staff concerning the negotiation, drafting, and review of contracts, funding agreements, joint project agreements, construction agreements, maintenance agreements, intergovernmental agreements, toll operation agreements, permits, and agreements concerning District 5 right-of-way and real property interests, consistent with the direction and advice provided by the District 5 Chief Counsel and the General Counsel.
Providing legal representation in all phases of eminent domain proceedings, including research, preparation of pleadings, discovery, preparation of witnesses, hearings, settlement negotiations, and trial, as assigned.
Preparing real estate conveyance documents.
Providing legal representation in defense of the Department in claims of inverse condemnation, as assigned.
Thoroughly researching all state and federal statutes, court cases, rules, and regulations affecting the operations of District 5.
Advising the District 5 program area offices the attorney is assigned to work with regarding legal powers and duties, how the law affects operations, and the implementation of policies and rules.
Providing support to Department attorneys representing the Department in claims and litigation against and by the Department, as assigned.
Assisting with public records requests, information requests, and subpoenas, as assigned.