What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Attorney - Eminent Domain, Land Use, & Commercial Litigation position at SR Staffing?
Midsize Law Firm seeking a Litigation Attorney (Eminent Domain, Land Use, & Commercial Litigation) to join their practice in Houston
Details & Benefits:
- Practice Area Focus: Eminent Domain, Land Use, & Commercial Litigation
- Compensation: $200,000 - $250,000 base salary plus bonuses
- Billable Hour Requirement: 1900 annually
- Firm places a high value on providing strong benefits for their employees!!
- Healthcare, Vision, & Dental covered 100% for employees
- 3-4 weeks PTO (Vacation & Sick) but generally flexible
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
- 401k with 5% employer contribution
- Clearly defined Partnership track (7 page document that Associates will be given when they start)
- Paid parking
- Support staff and Associates held at a very high regard, not seen as less than
- Collaborative, rapidly-growing, high-energy, and fun culture
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 7 years of litigation experience, specifically in eminent domain, energy/land‑use litigation, and commercial litigation.
- Experience representing condemners (e.g., utilities, pipeline companies, common carriers) throughout all phases of the condemnation process.
- Ability to manage matters from survey access and initial offers through special commissioners’ hearings and judicial proceedings involving right‑to‑take and damages issues.
- Strong background handling complex, multi‑party, and multi‑district litigation.
- Demonstrated capability to develop and execute sophisticated litigation strategies independently.
- Experience working with clients in the energy sector, including gas utilities, pipeline companies, and electrical utilities.
- Ability to navigate both temporary and permanent easement acquisitions for transmission and lateral lines.
- Strong courtroom skills and comfort managing cases from early investigation through trial.
- Licensed and in good standing with Texas State Bar
- Strong academic credentials and job tenure
Salary : $200,000 - $250,000