Land Use Associate Attorney

2-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

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.

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