Attorney Supervisor; Property Unit

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47/167230/ATTSUP/1.20.26-LR – Section 47 - Legal – Attorney Supervisor (Property Küh unit)

This position reports to the Attorney‑Deputy__:
General Counsel 1. It serves as Attorney Supervisor for the Real Estate Unit of the Legal Section of the Department of Transportation and Development and has direct supervision over 3 attorneys რატ 2 paralegals, 2 administrative coordinators and 1 Right of Way Agent.

While in an official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus four years of experience as a practicing attorney is required. The official job specifications can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). dimention vinte.

• Serves as statewide legal advisor to the DOTD Real Estate Section, providing counsel related to right‑of‑way acquisition and expropriation matters to ensure project and letting deadlines are met.
• Oversees and manages legal operations of the Property Unit, including assignment, review, andmts; and approval of legal, administrative,ecanial work.
• Supervises attorneys, contract counsel, paralegals, and clerical staff engaged in property and real estate legal matters.
• Provides legal guidance and support in the preparation, litigation, and resolution of expropriation suits, inverse condemnation cases, and related administrative proceedings.
• Assists with or leads highly complex litigation, including jury and non‑jury trials and appellate matters, when required.
• Manages professional service contracts related to litigation support, including monitoring performance and approving payments for services and costs.
• Monitors and analyzes legislation impacting the Real Estate Section; provides interpretation, recommendations, and drafts legislation as needed in coordination with executive legal leadership.
• Performs special legal and administrative assignments as directed by the General Counsel or executive leadership, including emergency or disaster support activities.

Appointment Type:
Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty.

Compensation:
This position has Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $2,932.80 biweekly.

Progressive Premium Pay rates: 0 months to less than 2 years – $1.00/hour; 2 years to less than 4 years – $1.50/hour; 4 years or greater – $2.00/hour.

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply, click the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Melissa Willard
Administrative Program Specialist – Legal
225‑242‑4667
melissa.willard

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