Land Use Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a skilled real estate and land use litigation associate with 2-6 years of relevant experience for their Boston, MA office. The candidate should be knowledgeable in Massachusetts zoning and land use law and litigation, with experience in discovery and motion practice.

Duties

• Engage in substantive discovery and motion practice.
• Participate in planning board, zoning board, and conservation commission hearings.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft persuasive legal documents.
• Advocate effectively in oral presentations and court appearances.

Requirements

• 2-6 years of experience in real estate and land use litigation.
• Familiarity with Massachusetts zoning and land use law.
• Experience in discovery and motion practice.
• Superior research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a highly-regarded and collegial practice.
• Consideration for counsel and junior partner-level attorneys.

This full-service, general practice law firm is one of the largest in New England and is trying to expand into an international practice with some offices in Europe. They have been practicing for over a century and have used that time to develop a very strong reputation in their area as well as ties to the community through a very good pro bono program and community involvement.