Senior Attorney

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contact person: ryan mahler, district 5 chief counsel

contact phone number: 386‑943‑5340

contact email address: ryan.mahlerte.fl.us

posting closing date: 02/01/2026

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.

to ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of artificial intelligence (ai) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

candidates must be united states (u.s.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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.

this is a senior attorney position in our district 5 chief counsel’s office. This position will be responsible for providing legal counsel and representation of the department in all phases of the acquisition of right-of-way for transportation facilities. Responsible for representation in all phases of eminent domain proceedings, including research, the preparation of pleadings, discovery, preparation of witnesses, hearings, settlement negotiations, and trial.

Responsible for preparing real estate conveyance documents. Responsible for representation in defense of the department in claims of inverse condemnation, as assigned.

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.

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.

you are a part of the office of the general counsel statewide team and will work in our district 5 chief counsel’s office located at 719 south woodland boulevard, deland, florida 32720.

$80,000.00 – $90,000.00

responsible for providing legal counsel and representation of the department in all phases of the acquisition of right-of-way for transportation facilities. Responsible for representation in all phases of eminent domain proceedings, including research, the preparation of pleadings, discovery, preparation of witnesses, hearings, settlement negotiations, and trial. Responsible for preparing real estate conveyance documents. Responsible for representation in defense of the department in claims of inverse condemnation, as assigned.

Responsible for thoroughly researching all state and federal statutes, court cases, rules, and regulations affecting the right-of-way acquisition operations of the department. Responsible for advising the right-of-way offices the attorney is assigned to work with of their legal powers and duties, how the law affects their operations, and the implementation of policies and rules. Provides support to department attorneys representing the department in claims and litigation against and by the department.

Assists with responding to public records requests and subpoenas, as assigned.

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