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Eminent Domain Counsel

$215k - $315k

Metric Geo

Eminent Domain Of Counsel

Locations : Can work in any of the firm’s 5 California offices (Los Angeles, Oakland, or San Diego, CA)

Directly partnered with a well-established California litigation firm with a 35+ year reputation handling high-profile, high-stakes matters for both public entities and private sector clients. The firm is actively expanding its Trial and Litigation Practice Group with a focus on eminent domain and complex public infrastructure work.

This practice is highly regarded for its work on large-scale transportation, transit, sports stadium, and infrastructure projects, with frequent courtroom experience in both state and federal courts.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Handling all phases of complex litigation from pleadings through trial and appeal
  • Leading or supporting law and motion practice, including dispositive motions
  • Developing case strategy and managing trial preparation, including witness interviews and depositions
  • Working on eminent domain and public entity land acquisition matters
  • Supporting constitutional and high-stakes commercial litigation matters

Ideal Background:

  • 7+ years of litigation experience in California
  • Strong experience in law and motion practice, including dispositive motions
  • Hands-on experience with depositions, discovery, and trial preparation
  • Eminent domain or real property litigation experience preferred (not required)
  • Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative litigation team

Why This Opportunity:

  • $215K–$315K base salary depending on experience
  • Annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses
  • Reasonable billable hour expectations
  • Strong hybrid flexibility with structured in-office collaboration
  • High-impact litigation work tied to major public infrastructure projects
  • Long-term growth within a respected statewide litigation platform

If you’re open to a confidential conversation, you can apply here or reach out directly to View email address on click.appcast.io

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