Land Use Associate Attorney

A law firm in Portland is seeking a dedicated Land Use Associate Attorney with at least 3 years of experience to join the Real Estate and Natural Resources Department. The candidate will contribute to the Land Use practice and should demonstrate a strong commitment to client service, excellent academic credentials, and effective communication and teamwork skills. Admission to the Oregon State Bar or eligibility for reciprocity is required for this position.

Duties:

• Support the Land Use practice within the Real Estate and Natural Resources Department.
• Draft land use applications and other relevant legal documents.
• Represent clients at public hearings.
• Conduct research and review developmental feasibility for land use matters.
• Prepare appellate briefings related to land use cases.
• Demonstrate ownership of projects and work independently within a team-oriented setting.
• Contribute to business development efforts in the real estate/construction and/or natural resources industry.
• Provide legal counsel on real estate and environmental law matters as needed.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience with land use matters.
• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Oregon State Bar admission or eligibility for reciprocity.
• Practice experience in real estate and/or environmental law matters (considered in lieu of land use experience).
• Excellent academic credentials and professional references.
• Strong research, analysis, writing, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ownership of projects and ability to work independently.
• Interest in business development in the real estate/construction and/or natural resources industry.

Education:

Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

Oregon State Bar admission or eligibility for reciprocity.

Skills:

• Land use application drafting.
• Appearance at public hearings.
• Research and review of developmental feasibility.
• Appellate briefing.
• Legal research and analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Client service orientation.
• Business development in real estate/construction and/or natural resources industry.

Representing a wide range of businesses, with offices in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and California, this is one of the largest firms, specializing in bankruptcy, business and corporate, employment, environment, intellectual property, Native American law, real estate, privacy and data security, tax and estate planning, dispute resolution, and litigation. The firm has an environment where everybody is enthusiastic and team-oriented. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the firm recruits, retains, and promotes diverse talents in the firm and the communities. Believing in giving back, the attorneys provide substantial legal assistance to help more than 100 pro bono clients per year and support a low-income housing legal clinic in Seattle. The firm offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including medical, dental, life, 401(k) or profit-sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.