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Eminent Domain Attorney

Location: Oakland, CA

Must-Haves:

• At least 7 years of litigation experience
• JD with strong academic credentials

Strongly Preferred:

• Experience in Eminent Domain, real estate, or public land acquisition litigation

About the Role:

A well-established California law firm is seeking a seasoned Eminent Domain Attorney to join its Trial & Litigation Practice Group in San Diego, Los Angeles, or Oakland. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact land acquisition cases involving some of the most prominent public infrastructure and transit projects in the state.

You'll be involved in complex litigation matters—often including constitutional claims—at every stage: from initial pleadings and discovery through trial and appeal. The team frequently appears in court and is regularly engaged in both bench and jury trials.

What You'll Do:

• Represent public clients in high-profile eminent domain and land use matters
• Craft litigation strategies and manage case development from start to finish
• Conduct depositions, prepare dispositive motions, and support trial preparation
• Collaborate with a high-performing legal team across multiple California offices
• Help shape outcomes for major public projects across transportation, transit, and sports infrastructure

Must-Haves:

• At least 7 years of litigation experience
• Significant experience in law and motion practice, including dispositive motions
• Skilled in trial preparation: evidence development, depositions, and witness interviews
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
• JD with strong academic credentials
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in team-based environments

Nice to Have (Preferred):

• Experience in Eminent Domain, real estate, or public land acquisition litigation

Why Apply?

• Competitive compensation: $175K–$260K DOE
• Hybrid work model with in-office collaboration
• Manageable billable hour expectations
• Discretionary and billable hour bonuses
• Excellent health benefits + 401(k) with partial match and profit-sharing
• A chance to gain significant trial exposure and grow your expertise in eminent domain law

If you're a senior litigator looking to deepen your impact in public law and land use, this is your opportunity to take on meaningful, high-profile work that shapes California communities. Apply now.

About the Firm

An established midsize California law firm, with five offices across California, has built a strong reputation over the past 35 years for handling high-profile, high-stakes matters on behalf of both public entities and private sector clients.

Our attorneys are nationally recognized for their legal acumen and results-driven approach. From groundbreaking infrastructure projects to precedent-setting litigation, we are proud to support our clients' most critical and visible initiatives.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services

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