Urban Planner (Law Firm Experience)

Sourcepro Search Washington , DC 20147

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SourcePro Search is conducting a search for an experienced Land Use Planner with a Master's degree in urban planning, urban design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. The ideal candidate will be a member of the American Planning Association (APA) and hold AICP or LEED certification.The ideal candidate will collaborate with real estate attorneys, senior land planners, and development specialists to assist owners, developers, and investors with all aspects of land use and zoning, as well as the development and operation of residential, commercial, and large-scale mixed-use projects. Their specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:What You'll Do:

Assist in preparing, managing, and overseeing rezoning, special exception and other land development applications, predominately focused on Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Arlington Counties and the Cities of Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax, as well as the Towns of Herndon, Leesburg, Vienna, and other Northern Virginia jurisdictions
Provide assistance with the processing of permits and bonds
Undertake land use, zoning, title, and survey due diligence
Prepare deeds and other legal documents
Research, monitor, and report on revisions to local land use policies and zoning ordinances
Network and develop relationships with clients, engineers, architects, citizen groups, planning commissioners and elected officials at the local, state and federal levels
Attend public hearings and assist in preparing public presentations to represent clients’ interests
Work directly with clients and planning staff of various jurisdictions
Assist with correspondence with elected officials to discuss proposed land use projects
Participate in local land use, transportation and real estate associations, and forums
Carefully coordinate with, and defer any and all “legal” or legally related issues of any type or substance to, our partner and associate attorneys/counsel
Other tasks as assigned by Paralegal Management, supervising attorneys, other planners and specialists
Prepare project closing binders and records of project approvals
Present land use applications to planning commissions, board of supervisors and council members in various jurisdictions
Prepare affidavits and mailings
Train and mentor members of the land use team, including those in the Land Use Planner I role
All other duties as assigned or required

What You'll Bring:
Required:

Available to work overtime, as required
After orientation, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
4+ years’ experience in land use planning or a related real estate position
Bachelor's Degree in urban planning, urban design, or related field, or qualifying expertise in their specific area of practice
Bill a minimum of 1600 hours annually
Turn in time sheets by required deadlines

Preferred:

Master’s Degree in urban planning, urban design, or related field, or qualifying expertise in their specific area of practice
Member of American Planning Association (“APA”)
AICP or LEED Certification

Competencies:

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment for multiple supervisors, manage time and meet deadlines and maintain flexibility with work assignments (including changes in attorney/paralegal assignments) and work schedule
Ability to effectively and efficiently organize and prioritize work assignments, as well as delegate tasks to service departments when necessary
Proven initiative, diplomacy and tact
Excellent written and verbal, communication and proofreading skills and strong attention to detail
Reliable, committed and punctual

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