Eminent Domain Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Eminent Domain Associate Attorney to join their Trial and Litigation Practice Group in Oakland, CA. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse public entity-related land acquisition issues across California.

Duties

• Engage in law and motion practice, including dispositive motions.
• Develop evidence and build cases for trial.
• Interview witnesses and take and defend depositions.
• Collaborate with teams to achieve successful outcomes.

Requirements

• Seven or more years of legal experience.
• Strong analytical and creative thinking skills.
• Proven research and writing capabilities.
• Experience in eminent domain or real estate preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar.

Skills

• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong work ethic and team collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule with remote opportunities.
• Competitive health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with partial match and profit-sharing.
• Annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses.

Formed in 1986, the firm has offices across California and specializes in more than 20 complex fields of law including crisis management, eminent domain, environmental law, climate change, workplace investigations, water law, transportation, and several other areas. For the past 30 years, the firm has grown throughout the state with more than 130 attorneys and staff. Attracting diversity to the firm, to the legal profession, and to the communities helps provide clients with the most effective and efficient legal services. Besides offering a competitive salary with a benefits plan that includes health, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick days, and retirement savings plans, the firm also promotes a working environment that encourages and supports integrity, professional growth, and personal fulfillment. Committed to supporting the communities, the firm partners with a wide range of organizations to meet the shared goal of making the world a better place for everyone and sponsors a broad range of activities with diverse bar associations, law student organizations, alumni associations, youth groups, and clients. This firm is well known in the legal community and has earned numerous awards and honors for professional achievements and activities.