Eminent Domain Attorney

iLocatum

San Diego (CA)

Hybrid

USD 175,000 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hybrid work model

Excellent health benefits

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) with partial match

Job summary

A well-established California law firm is seeking an experienced Eminent Domain Attorney. This role involves representing public clients in significant litigation cases and requires at least 7 years of experience. Offering competitive compensation and a hybrid work model, this is an opportunity to impact prominent public infrastructure projects across California.

Qualifications

At least 7 years of litigation experience.
Significant experience in law and motion practice.
Skilled in trial preparation: evidence development and depositions.

Responsibilities

Represent public clients in high-profile eminent domain matters.
Craft litigation strategies and manage case development.
Conduct depositions and prepare motions.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial preparation

Research and writing skills

Team collaboration

Education

JD with strong academic credentials

Job description

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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.

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