Eminent Domain Associate Attorney - Orion Placement

Note: This position requires a hybrid work schedule at the San Diego, LA, or Oakland, CA office.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established midsize law firm with a strong reputation for handling high-profile and complex legal matters across California. For over 35 years, they have been trusted by both public entities and private clients to tackle litigation involving significant transportation, infrastructure, and land acquisition projects. Known for their expertise in Eminent Domain, our client is involved in all phases of litigation, from initial filings to trial and appeal.

Job Description

• Join a dynamic Trial and Litigation Practice Group, focusing on eminent domain cases.
• Engage in all aspects of litigation: pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal.
• Represent public and private clients in land acquisition for large infrastructure projects (e.g., transit systems, stadiums).
• Conduct legal research, draft motions, and develop trial strategies.
• Participate in depositions, witness interviews, and evidence gathering.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of litigation experience (eminent domain or real estate/real property experience preferred).
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Proven experience with law and motion practice, including dispositive motions.
• Ability to build a case for trial, including discovery, depositions, and witness interviews.
• Licensed to practice law in California.

Why This is a Great Opportunity

• Competitive salary range: $165,000 – $190,000, based on experience and office location.
• Hybrid work schedule, combining remote flexibility with collaborative in-office days.
• Reasonable billable hours requirement.
• Opportunity for significant trial experience on impactful public projects.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance benefits, 401(k) with partial match, and profit-sharing.

This role offers the chance to grow in a supportive, well-regarded law firm and work on landmark cases that shape California’s public infrastructure.