Land Use Associate Attorney
Location: Albany, NY
Category: Legal
Position Type: Full-time, Direct-Hire
Description:
Our client is currently seeking a Land Use Associate Attorney to work closely with clients and assist with their land-use, environmental, and real estate legal needs. This is a full-time, permanent position, with an excellent benefits package.
Responsibilities Include:
- Consulting with clients to ascertain the details and merits of each case.
- Conducting research using legislation, case law, and other legal texts as sources.
- Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and various legal and contractual documents in a timely manner and provide detailed reports to partners and/or clients
- Representing clients at meetings, hearings, and trials.
- Ensuring that data obtained during interactions with clients remain confidential and are stored securely.
- Advise clients with legal recommendations and strategies.
- Increasing business development responsibilities to bring revenue and build clientele.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor and NYS Bar Admittance are required.
- 3-5 years of experience in land use, environmental, or real estate law is needed.
- Exposure to land use law, SEQRA, and municipal law is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have strong attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time.
Hours & Benefits:
- M -F 8-5 pm
- In-Person with some hybrid flexibilities
- PTO
- Health, Dental, & Vision
- 401K
The specific salary/pay rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's experience, education, and work location.