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