Land Use Paralegal

Land Use Paralegal | Miami, FL | HybridA leading Am Law 200 law firm is seeking a Land Use Paralegal to support a sophisticated Real Estate and Land Use practice in Miami. This is a strong opportunity for a paralegal with hands-on experience in Miami-Dade land use, zoning, permitting, and local development processes who enjoys working closely with attorneys, clients, consultants, and government agencies to move matters forward.Location: Miami, FLSchedule: Hybrid, 3 days onsiteCompensation: $70,000–$90,000What You’ll Do:Assist attorneys with the preparation, filing, and tracking of land use and zoning applications, including rezonings, variances, special exceptions, and site plan approvalsCoordinate submissions with municipal and county agencies throughout Miami-Dade CountyConduct legal and regulatory research related to zoning codes, comprehensive plans, and land development regulationsDraft correspondence, memoranda, reports, and due diligence materials for real estate and land use mattersMonitor project timelines, public hearing agendas, and key deadlinesCommunicate with clients, consultants, and government staff to help advance client objectivesTake ownership of assignments, work independently, and keep attorneys and stakeholders appropriately informedIdeal Background:Bachelor’s degree from a U.S.-accredited college or university2+ years of experience in land use, zoning, planning, or related work within Miami-Dade CountyExperience in either a law firm, private sector development environment, or local government settingStrong understanding of Miami-Dade land development, zoning, and permitting processesProficiency with Microsoft Office and professional software toolsExperience with platforms such as Municode, CodeHub, ProjectDox, GIS tools, or similar permitting/review systemsStrong research, writing, organization, and deadline-management skillsPreferred:Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or AICP accreditationSpanish language proficiency