Legal Specialist - Real Estate Condemnations

Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.

We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.

We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Public Storage is the nation’s leading self-storage provider, recognized for its iconic orange doors and commitment to delivering simple, reliable solutions to millions of customers across the country. We are expanding our creative team to enhance our consistent and engaging visual brand presence.

Public Storage is seeking a Real Estate Legal Specialist to join our team and handle public agencies’ condemnations and pending takings from Public Storage’s portfolio of over 3,000 properties. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting all aspects of eminent domain matters, including acting as a central point of contact, coordinating communications between various stakeholders and ensuring the smooth operation of condemnation proceedings and related real estate matters.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Condemnation Management:• Monitor current and pending takings of property interests (fee and easement) by public agencies across various jurisdictions.
• Coordinate communications between condemning agencies, internal stakeholders, appraisers, attorneys, consultants, and contractors.

• Impact Analysis:• Assist in analyzing  the impact of land or easement takings and public improvements on properties.
• Obtain essential documents such as take plats, project plans, surveys, legal descriptions, maps, photographs, and renderings.
• Coordinate and communicate with Facilities and Operations personnel to help identify necessary work to mitigate impacts from takings.

• Coordination and Communication:• Prepare timelines to close properties due to condemnations and coordinate vacating the property and relocation of tenants when required.

• Data Preparation and Reporting:• Gather data for appraisers and other experts.
• Prepare and revise case timelines and notify relevant teams about public projects affecting properties.
• Maintain a database of takings and prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports to various internal departments.

• Ongoing Support:• Respond to questions from Financial Reporting and auditors regarding condemnation proceeds and coordinate and communicate with District and Facilities Managers when issues arise during ongoing projects.

• In addition to condemnations:• Provide support to field teams with common issues that arise from owning real estate.
• Research title of Public Storage properties.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (real estate-related field a plus)
• 5 years of relevant experience, in eminent domain and condemnations proceedings and government easements preferred.
• Working knowledge of surveys, development  plans, deeds, easements and title documents preferred.
• Litigation experience a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite is required.

Workplace

• One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month. 

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

**Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this posting.  Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.**

 

 

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