$90,000–$100,000 Per Year
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Eminent Domain Paralegal | Austin (Downtown)
Join a highly respected Texas-based law firm seeking an experienced Eminent Domain Paralegal to support a busy and collaborative legal team in downtown Austin. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex property and right-of-way matters in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment alongside accomplished attorneys and industry professionals.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: ~$90K to low $100Ks (flexible for highly experienced candidates)
- Bonus: Discretionary, tied to performance and billable hours
- Billable Requirement: 1,680 annually
- Schedule: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote (eligible after ~90 days; potential flexibility sooner)
- 40-hour work week (8:00-5:00 core hours)
- Overtime eligible (non-exempt role)
- PTO: Flexible/discretionary model
- Parking: ~$240/month (employee-paid, optional)
What You'll Do
- Support attorneys through all phases of eminent domain and condemnation matters, from pre-litigation through trial and settlement
- Draft pleadings, notices, correspondence, and discovery materials
- Maintain organized case files and track deadlines, court dates, and key milestones
- Review title commitments, surveys, and property descriptions for accuracy
- Track parcels, ownership details, and acquisition status
- Coordinate with title companies, surveyors, appraisers, and other stakeholders
- Prepare hearing and trial materials, including exhibits and witness files
- Manage logistics for depositions, hearings, and meetings
- Communicate with clients, landowners, and third parties to gather information and provide updates
- Conduct legal and property research and maintain detailed documentation
What We're Looking For
- 3-5+ years of paralegal experience (eminent domain, real estate, or litigation preferred)
- Strong familiarity with title review, surveys, and property-related documentation
- Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Polished communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with document management systems (iManage preferred)
- Paralegal certification preferred; bachelor's degree a plus
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-driven paralegal who thrives in a structured, high-quality legal environment and is looking to take the next step in their career within a well-established team in Austin.
If you meet the requirements and have the experience, please apply or contact me directly at jamie.stone@lhh.com
Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Jamie Stone
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