Of Counsel - Eminent Domain

About the job Of Counsel - Eminent Domain


Title: Of Counsel - Eminent Domain
Location: San Diego, Los Angeles, or Oakland, California
Status: Hybrid
Salary: $215,000 - $315,000
Bonus: Annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses
Visa Support: Not Mentioned

About the Opportunity
A well-established California-based law firm is seeking an experienced attorney with 7+ years of litigation experience to join its Trial & Litigation team with a focus on eminent domain matters. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful land acquisition and infrastructure-related cases throughout California involving public entity projects.
This position is ideal for a strategic and motivated attorney who enjoys complex litigation, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is interested in contributing to significant legal matters involving real property and public use projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage eminent domain and related litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Handle all phases of litigation including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and appeals
• Draft and argue substantive and dispositive motions
• Build trial strategy through fact development and legal analysis
• Interview witnesses and prepare evidentiary support
• Take and defend depositions
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal teams on litigation strategy and case management
• Provide legal counsel on land acquisition and real property matters involving public infrastructure projects
• Participate in bench and jury trials as needed

Work Schedule

• Hybrid work environment
• Continued remote flexibility paired with designated in-office collaboration days

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active California Bar membership in good standing
• 7+ years of litigation experience
• Strong experience with law and motion practice, including dispositive motions
• Demonstrated experience preparing matters for trial
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior eminent domain experience
• Real estate or real property litigation background
• Experience handling matters involving public entities or infrastructure-related legal issues
• Trial experience in bench and/or jury settings

Key Skills Required

• Litigation strategy and trial preparation
• Legal research and persuasive writing
• Deposition and witness examination
• Motion practice and courtroom advocacy
• Real property or eminent domain legal knowledge
• Collaborative case management

Why This Location?
California offers access to diverse professional and lifestyle opportunities depending on office location. Whether based in San Diego, Los Angeles, or Oakland, attorneys can enjoy year-round outdoor recreation, top-tier dining and entertainment, strong cultural communities, and access to beaches, hiking, arts, and major transportation hubs.