Eminent Domain Attorney (Condemnor)

Jobot; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with Match

Life insurance and AD&D

Short and long term disability

PTO

Pro bono up to 100 hours

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Eminent Domain Attorney (Condemnor) in Austin, TX. Open to associate or partner level with a hybrid schedule and on-site work. The role focuses on high-profile infrastructure matters for public agencies and private property owners when conflicts allow.

You will handle acquisitions, pre-condemnation matters, and litigation, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver value for clients and communities.

Qualifications

• Strong litigation, writing, and client service skills.
• Experience in eminent domain, inverse condemnation, or real estate litigation.
• Public agency work experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise public agency clients on property acquisitions for infrastructure projects.
• Guide clients through pre-condemnation and acquisition processes, including appraisals and offers.
• Litigate eminent domain actions, including possession and valuation disputes.
• Defend inverse condemnation and related property rights claims.
• Collaborate with appraisers, engineers, relocation consultants, and other experts.
• Negotiate settlements and support agency staff and boards.

Skills

Eminent domain

Inverse condemnation

Real estate litigation

Public agency work

Litigation

Writing

Client service

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active TX Bar Admission

Job description

Eminent Domain Attorney (Condemnor)

$190000 - $400000 per year | Austin, TX | On-site | Permanent

Open to Associate or Partner level! Hybrid work schedule! Top Law Firm!

A bit about us:

Our client is a national law firm with a long history of representing public agencies on high-profile infrastructure, transportation, water, and land use matters. The firm's Eminent Domain practice is one of the most established and respected in the market, handling significant acquisition programs and valuation litigation for public entities across the country. The practice is successful and continuing to grow.

The firm is known for sophisticated work paired with a sincere commitment to work/life balance. Attorneys work alongside nationally recognized practitioners on matters that shape the communities where they live, in a hybrid environment that values both collaboration and flexibility.

Why join us?

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k with Match
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Short and long term disability
• PTO
• Up to 100 hours of approved pro bono count toward the billable requirement
• Hybrid schedule with only 2 days per week in office
• Market-leading Eminent Domain practice that is successful and actively growing
• Real work/life balance without sacrificing quality of work
• High-impact public sector work on major infrastructure projects
• Flexibility to take owner-side matters where conflicts allow

Job Details

A national law firm with a market-leading Eminent Domain practice is seeking an attorney to join its growing team. The practice predominantly represents public agencies, with flexibility to represent property owners where no conflicts exist.

What you'll do

• Advise public agency clients on property acquisitions for infrastructure and public works projects
• Guide clients through the pre-condemnation and acquisition process, including statutory requirements, appraisals, and offers
• Litigate eminent domain actions, including possession proceedings, valuation disputes, and trials
• Defend inverse condemnation and related property rights claims
• Work with appraisers, engineers, relocation consultants, and other experts
• Negotiate settlements and support agency staff and governing boards

What we're looking for

• JD and active bar admission in TX
• Experience in eminent domain, inverse condemnation, real estate litigation, or public agency work (condemnor-side experience strongly preferred)
• Strong litigation, writing, and client service skills
• Partner candidates: a portable book of business, typically $500K+. The firm will consider strong candidates with smaller but growing books.
• Partner compensation discussed individually

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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