Position Type: Full-Time
Firm Overview Our dynamic real estate and land-use law practice serving developers, property owners, and municipalities is seeking a detail-oriented planning professional to work in a paralegal/assistant capacity as part of our permitting team, focusing exclusively on zoning, subdivision, and property development approvals.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive property analysis for zoning compliance, dimensional requirements, use permissions, and development feasibility.
- Review and interpret local zoning ordinances, planning regulations, comprehensive plans, and other municipal codes across multiple cities and towns.
- Prepare, file, and manage zoning applications, special permits, variances, site plan reviews, subdivision applications, land development projects and related regulatory filings.
- Demonstrate thorough working knowledge of the Zoning Enabling Act, the Subdivision Act, and all recent amendments (including updates to procedures, appeals, and affordable housing provisions).
- Serve as the primary point of contact with municipal planning departments, zoning boards, conservation commissions, building departments, permitting team members and other regulatory agencies.
- Track application status, respond to requests for additional information, coordinate public hearings, and follow up to secure timely approvals.
- Support attorneys with due diligence, zoning opinions, and land-use strategy for residential, commercial, renewable energy, industrial and mixed-use projects.
- Maintain organized project files, timelines, and compliance checklists.
- Some travel in recording documents and submitting application materials may be required.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in zoning, land-use planning, or municipal permitting (planning technician, planner, or similar role in a law firm, planning department, or consulting firm is ideal).
- In-depth, current knowledge of the Zoning Enabling Act, Subdivision Act, and recent legislative amendments, as well as permitting processes.
- Proven ability to read and analyze complex local ordinances and regulations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable corresponding with town planners, board members, and clients.
- Highly organized with excellent follow-through and the ability to manage multiple municipal deadlines simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and common municipal online permitting portals.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with GIS mapping or property assessment records a plus.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, 401(k), paid time off)
- Professional development opportunities (including continuing education on legal updates)
- Collaborative team environment with direct attorney support
- Opportunity to work on high-impact development projects across the region
To Apply Please send your resume, a brief cover letter highlighting your experience, and salary requirements to: recruiting@apslaw.com.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only candidates with direct zoning and planning experience will be considered.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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