Overview In this role you will lead high-stakes civil litigation, guiding matters from initial assessment to trial. You will handle complex disputes, including eminent domain and real estate issues, working closely with clients and colleagues to shape strategy and outcomes. The position offers hybrid work and centers on delivering persuasive advocacy, sound legal analysis, and efficient case management. You will partner with a legal team to grow the practice and resolve disputes efficiently, with a focus on practical client options and strong relationships.
Responsibilities- Lead litigation matters through all phases from evaluation to settlement or trial
- Represent clients as primary trial counsel in hearings, mediations, depositions, and courtroom proceedings
- Oversee disputes involving eminent domain, property issues, and related real estate litigation
- Prepare motions, briefs, pleadings, and legal analyses supported by research
- Develop case strategies, coordinate discovery, and organize evidence and witness preparation
- Evaluate damages and valuation questions impacting litigation outcomes
- Advise clients on legal risk, case direction, and practical options while maintaining client relationships
- Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to advance complex matters and support practice growth
Key requirements- Strong courtroom judgment
- Ability to guide cases from early assessment through trial
- Experience representing clients as primary trial counsel
- Background in eminent domain and real estate litigation
- Proven research and analytical skills
- Client-focused advisory capability
- Collaborative work style with attorneys and staff
- strong communication
- client relationship management
- collaboration
- motions and briefs preparation
- trial preparation and presentation
- discovery coordination
