Closing Date: 20th January, 2026
Description:
Attorney Supervisor (Property Unit)At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
About this Job:
This position reports to the Attorney-Deputy General Counsel 1. This attorney serves as Attorney Supervisor for the Real Estate Unit of the Legal Section, Department of Transportation and Development, and has direct supervision over 3 Attorneys, 2 paralegals, 2 Administrative Coordinators and l 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.
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 four 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:- 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, and approval of legal, administrative, and clerical 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.
Position-Specific Details:
- 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.
In addition to the SERs, it is also entitled to the following Progressive Premium Pay rates for hours actually worked.
- 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
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as 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 lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Melissa Willard
Administrative Program Specialist – Legal
225-242-4667
melissa.willard@la.gov