• Senior Attorney

    MyFlorida (Tallahassee, FL)


    SENIOR ATTORNEY - 55007674

    Date: Apr 9, 2025

     

    The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) .

     

    Requisition No: 833954

     

    Agency: Department of Transportation

     

    Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 55007674

     

    Pay Plan: SES

     

    Position Number: 55007674

     

    Salary: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00

     

    Posting Closing Date: 06/08/2025

     

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    STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

    JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

    916 / Office of General Counsel

    OPEN COMPETITIVE

    SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

    CONTACT PERSON: Clint Doud, Chief Counsel, 605 Suwannee Street, MS 58, Tallahassee, FL 32399

    CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 414-5367

    CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

     

    Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. 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

    + Generous vacation and sick leave

    + 10 paid holidays a year

    + Career advancement opportunities

    + Tuition waiver for public college courses

    + Training opportunities

    + Flexible work schedules and telework (for designated positions)

    + Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

     

    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!

     

    For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

     

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may 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 located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

     

    POSITION DESCRIPTION: 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.

     

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 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.

     

    REQUIRED LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: Must be a member of The Florida Bar.

     

    OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: This position requires overnight travel. This position requires a Level I background check.

     

    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.

    Location:

    TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

    Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee