Eminent Domain Associate Attorney

Job Description

• Join a dynamic Trial and Litigation Practice Group, focusing on eminent domain cases.
• Engage in all aspects of litigation : pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal.
• Represent public and private clients in land acquisition for large infrastructure projects (e.g., transit systems, stadiums).
• Conduct legal research, draft motions, and develop trial strategies.
• Participate in depositions, witness interviews, and evidence gathering.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of litigation experience (eminent domain or real estate / real property experience preferred).
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Proven experience with law and motion practice, including dispositive motions.
• Ability to build a case for trial, including discovery, depositions, and witness interviews.
• Licensed to practice law in California.

Why This is a Great Opportunity

• Competitive salary range : $165,000 $190,000, based on experience and office location.
• Hybrid work schedule, combining remote flexibility with collaborative in-office days.
• Reasonable billable hours requirement.
• Opportunity for significant trial experience on impactful public projects.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance benefits, 401(k) with partial match, and profit-sharing.

This role offers the chance to grow in a supportive, well-regarded law firm and work on landmark cases that shape California’s public infrastructure.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $165,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Schedule :

Monday to Friday

Experience :

litigation (eminent domain or RE / real property : 4 years (Required)

License / Certification :

California Bar license (Required)

Work Location : Hybrid remote in Oakland, CA 94612

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