{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9b3a86dcff3d087cc4e36385","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9b3a86dcff3d087cc4e36385","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9b3a86dcff3d087cc4e36385","title":"Planner","description":"Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country's premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States.\r\nAkerman is seeking a Planner for its Miami office. Working with the firm's Land Use & Zoning Practice Group (the \"Group\"), the successful candidate will have strong attention to detail and excellent verbal/written communication skills. Under the direct supervision of attorneys, the incumbent will assist and support all aspects of filing applications for various land development applications and zoning approvals in a variety of jurisdictions across the South Florida region. The ability to maintain an accurate filing system, work on several projects or issues simultaneously, manage time and tasks in a productive team environment are essential to the success of this role. Akerman has adopted a hybrid work environment.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nPreparing and filing applications for land development approvals and zoning actions across South Florida jurisdictions\r\nPreparing materials for public hearings, including maps, images, charts, and tables\r\nMonitoring and compiling weekly public hearing agendas\r\nMaintaining and filing lobbyist registration forms\r\nPerforming on-demand tasks outside the office on short notice, such as delivering documents to municipal and county offices throughout the greater downtown area and, as needed, county-wide\r\nMaintaining and organizing the firm's Land Use electronic library and key documents\r\nFiling materials with local jurisdictions on behalf of the Group's attorneys\r\nConducting basic due diligence, including pulling property appraiser folios, retrieving land development and zoning regulations from government websites, and navigating various GIS systems\r\nAssisting with research and coordination with government agencies on land use and regulatory matters\r\nPreparing PowerPoint presentations and graphics for written reports\r\nProcessing filing fees and related invoices for land use applications and submittals\r\nPerforming other related duties as assigned by the Practice Group\r\nQualifications\r\nExperience working with the City of Miami, City of Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, and other South Florida municipalities strongly preferred\r\nExperience working with the Florida Building Code\r\nBachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture, or a related field preferred\r\nAICP certification preferred, but not required\r\nValid Florida driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to commute as needed within South Florida\r\nStrong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills\r\nWe offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Please submit your resume and salary requirements. EOE\r\nEqual Opportunity Employer\r\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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