Job Description
Eminent Domain Of Counsel
Locations: Can work in any of the firm’s 5 California offices (Los Angeles, Oakland, or San Diego, CA)
Directly partnered with a well-established California litigation firm with a 35+ year reputation handling high-profile, high-stakes matters for both public entities and private sector clients. The firm is actively expanding its Trial and Litigation Practice Group with a focus on eminent domain and complex public infrastructure work.
This practice is highly regarded for its work on large-scale transportation, transit, sports stadium, and infrastructure projects, with frequent courtroom experience in both state and federal courts.
Core Responsibilities:
- Handling all phases of complex litigation from pleadings through trial and appeal
- Leading or supporting law and motion practice, including dispositive motions
- Developing case strategy and managing trial preparation, including witness interviews and depositions
- Working on eminent domain and public entity land acquisition matters
- Supporting constitutional and high-stakes commercial litigation matters
Ideal Background:
- 7+ years of litigation experience in California
- Strong experience in law and motion practice, including dispositive motions
- Hands-on experience with depositions, discovery, and trial preparation
- Eminent domain or real property litigation experience preferred (not required)
- Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative litigation team
Why This Opportunity:
- $215K–$315K base salary depending on experience
- Annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses
- Reasonable billable hour expectations
- Strong hybrid flexibility with structured in-office collaboration
- High-impact litigation work tied to major public infrastructure projects
- Long-term growth within a respected statewide litigation platform
If you’re open to a confidential conversation, you can apply here or reach out directly to trey.feraco@metric-search.com