Land Use Paralegal

Position Overview:  

Day Pitney LLP, a leading AM Law 200 firm, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Land Use Paralegal to support its land use and zoning practice within the Firm’s Real Estate and Land Use Group. 
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in local land development processes within Miami-Dade County and experience navigating regulatory frameworks, applications, and digital permitting systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with preparation, filing, and tracking of land use and zoning applications, including rezonings, variances, special exceptions, and site plan approvals
• Coordinate and manage submissions through local municipal and county agencies in Miami-Dade County
• Conduct legal and regulatory research related to zoning codes, comprehensive plans, and LDRs
• Draft correspondence, memoranda, reports, and support due diligence for real estate transactions
• Monitor project timelines, public hearing agendas, and deadlines;
• Communicate with clients, consultants, and government staff to advance client objectives
• Takes ownership of assignments, works independently to advance matters, and keeps attorneys and clients appropriately informed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a U.S.-accredited college or university
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in land use, zoning, or planning, either in local government or private sector within Miami-Dade County
• Strong knowledge of local land development and zoning processes in Miami-Dade County
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Professional Software, GIS Tools
• Proficiency with Municode, CodeHub, ProjectDox, and similar digital permitting/review platforms
• Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines 

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or AICP Accreditation
2. Spanish language proficiency