Associate Attorney - Municipal and Land Use

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated Associate Attorney with one year of experience in municipal law and land use matters. This role supports a broad range of transactional and advisory work involving zoning, planning, local government issues, and real estate development projects. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong research abilities, clear communication skills, and an interest in municipal and land use regulatory frameworks. Location Garden City, NY

Duties

• Assist senior attorneys with municipal law and land use matters
• Prepare legal research and memoranda related to zoning, planning, and regulatory issues
• Draft resolutions, opinions, and supporting documents for municipal boards
• Review and analyze site plans, environmental assessments, and development proposals
• Participate in meetings, hearings, and client interactions as needed
• Support transactional matters involving local government entities and real property

Requirements

• 1 year of experience in municipal law, zoning, land use, or related practice areas
• Strong legal research and writing capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with attention to detail
• Familiarity with municipal procedures, planning board processes, and zoning codes preferred
• Admission to practice law in New York State

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active New York State Bar admission

Skills

• Legal research and drafting
• Understanding of zoning and land use regulation
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Professional communication
• Ability to work effectively with municipal officials, clients, and internal legal teams

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Potential for professional growth within municipal and land use practice areas
• Opportunities to participate in complex and high-visibility development matters

This firm's office locations are in Garden City, New York, and New Jersey. This firm's areas of practice include litigation, real estate and foreclosure, environmental law, corporate and real estate, pro bono services, bankruptcy, labor and employment, securities, and trust and estate litigation/trust administration. This firm has achieved the highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell because of its legal ability and ethical standards. This firm is highly respected and is a full-service law firm.