Land Use Attorney
We are seeking a motivated land use associate attorney to join a highly respected boutique law firm’s team in Jersey City. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of hands-on experience with municipal land use, zoning, permitting, and administrative hearings in New Jersey, strong client-facing skills, and an ability to manage matter workflow efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent clients before planning boards, zoning boards of adjustment, and municipal agencies in New Jersey.
- Prepare and file applications, variances, site plan materials, and municipal permit packages.
- Draft and negotiate land use-related agreements, escrow/land development conditions, covenants, and consent orders.
- Conduct legal research and prepare memos on municipal land use statutes, local ordinances, and case law.
- Advise developers, property owners, municipalities, and institutional clients on compliance, due diligence, and risk mitigation.
- Prepare hearing materials, witness examinations, and legal arguments; present at hearings.
- Assist with land use litigation, municipal appeals, and administrative enforcement matters.
- Coordinate with planners, engineers, surveyors, and other consultants; manage discovery and case/document organization.
- Maintain client communications and assist partners in business development and proposals.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- 1–3 years practicing land use, zoning, municipal law, or closely related area.
- Admission to the New Jersey bar preferred; NJ bar-eligible candidates will be considered.
- Practical experience with planning/zoning board procedures, variances, site plans, and municipal permitting.
- Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.
- Professional demeanor, client-service orientation, and collaborative teamwork.
- Familiarity with local land use ordinances, the Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL), and relevant NJ case law preferred.
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