Job Description

Title: Associate – Land Use/Municipal

Location: Walden, NY (Orange County) - Fully in Office

Salary: $150,000k - $225,000k + Bonus

Growing Established Law Firm Seeks a Land Use /Municipal Attorney to join their team!

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients before town/village boards, planning boards, zoning boards of appeals, and other governmental entities.
• Handle a variety of municipal and land use matters, including SEQR compliance and local regulatory issues.
• Prepare for and attend night meetings, public hearings, and administrative proceedings.
• Attend and provide counsel at planning board and zoning board meetings, city council meetings, and public hearings.

Skills & Experience :

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in New York State.
• 3–5 years of experience in municipal and land use law.
• Strong knowledge of state land use statutes, zoning laws, environmental regulations, and redevelopment statutes.
• Experience working with or for municipalities, planning boards, or zoning boards preferred.
• Demonstrated experience attending and presenting at municipal or administrative hearings.
• Strong understanding of SEQR and land use regulations.
• Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat; experience with PerfectLaw a plus.
• Ability to work fully in-office & attend evening meetings when required

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