Attorney 4 DOTD-Administration Baton Rouge, LA Job Details $6,153 - $12,074 a month 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Parental leave Qualifications Bar Full Job Description Salary $6,153.00 - $12,074.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 47/50594568/Att4/09.22.2026-SC Department DOTD-Administration Division Section 47 Opening Date 09/24/2026 Closing Date 9/29/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job Section 47 - Legal 47/50594568/Att4/09.22.2026-SC The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Legal Section is seeking an experienced Attorney to serve as senior counsel. This position handles complex legal matters involving the acquisition of property for transportation projects, expropriation and eminent domain, construction and public works litigation, utility relocations, and other legal issues affecting DOTD's statewide transportation programs. The selected candidate will independently manage complex litigation, serve as first-chair trial counsel, advise DOTD leadership and program offices on specialized legal matters, and work closely with the Office of Real Estate, Office of Engineering, Utility and Permit personnel, outside counsel, governmental entities, and other stakeholders. The position also provides legal counsel to DOTD programs involving public works, intermodal transportation, aviation, water resources, and related infrastructure matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney interested in sophisticated litigation and public-sector legal work with a direct impact on the development and delivery of transportation infrastructure throughout Louisiana. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/ Minimum Qualifications Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus three years of experience as a practicing attorney. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:

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 the potential impact of legislation on DOTD programs.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

This position may be filled by probational appointment, promotion, or detail to special duty in accordance with applicable State Civil Service rules.

Compensation:

The Special Entrance Rate (SER) for this position is $3,125.60 biweekly . Additional compensation may be considered for applicants who possess extraordinary job-related qualifications or credentials in accordance with State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g) and DOTD policy. Any additional compensation is subject to approval, verification, and applicable pay limitations.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy and future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. 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 place of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Melissa Willard Administrative Program Specialist - Legal 225-242-4667 The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

•Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others