Land Use Planner
Exempt (full time, salaried)
Land Use Planners work alongside real estate attorneys and senior land planners to assist owners, developers, and investors with all facets of land use and zoning, development and operation of residential, commercial, and large-scale mixed-use projects.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparing re-zoning, special exception and other land development applications, predominately focused in Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Arlington Counties and the Cities of Alexandria, Falls Church and Vienna, as well as the Towns of Herndon, Leesburg and other Northern Virginia jurisdictions
- Assist in performing land use, zoning, title and survey due diligence
- Research, monitor, and report on revisions to local land use policies and zoning ordinances
- 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 or supervising attorneys
Skills & Experience:
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment for multiple supervisors
- Ability to manage time and meet deadlines
- Ability to maintain flexibility with work assignments (including changes in attorney/paralegal assignments) and work schedule
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent written and verbal, communication and proofreading skills and strong attention to detail
- Bachelor's Degree in urban planning, urban design, or 5+ years experience in a related field
- Preferred: Member of American Planning Association ("APA")
- Preferred: Member of American Institute of Certified Planners ("AICP")
General Sign-off:
Specific duties for this position will be assigned; the requirements may vary from time to time, depending on the needs of the firm. In addition to being able to perform the physical demands, a Curata Partners PLLC employee will be required to meet personal and education, physical, medical, safety and other requirements established by the firm for this position.
To Apply:
Interested candidates may contact us at contact@curatapartners.com. Please write "Land Use Planner" in the subject line and include your resume. In your email, please tell us about yourself and why you might be a great fit for this role.
