Eminent Domain Attorney (Condemnor)

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

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Salary: $190,000 - $400,000 per year

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

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