Land Use/Zoning Associate Attorney

Land Use/Zoning Associate Attorney

Underwood Scoggins, LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Land Use/Zoning Division at the firm’s office in Cumming.

We are looking to add an associate attorney to our land use/zoning team who can work in a fast-paced environment, is organized, detail-oriented and able to think on their feet. Though recent law school graduates will be considered, the ideal candidate has 1-3 years of experience in local government law, zoning/land use, real estate law, including real estate development, and other real estate related matters. Lobbying experience is highly favorable. Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills, very strong legal research, writing and verbal communication skills required.

Roles & Responsibilities:

· Review zoning and development laws, ordinances, surveys, site plans, and environmental reports

· Research real estate deeds/records and plats

· Conduct research on current caselaw

· Prepare land use applications

· Represent clients before local governments

· Direct client-contact with consultations, updates and strategy meetings

· Drafting deeds, easements, and title instruments

· Property Tax Appeals

· Business and Real Estate Transactions

Requirements/Qualifications:

· Undergraduate and postgraduate degree in law from accredited universities

· Current admission to the State Bar of Georgia

· Self-starter who acts with a sense of urgency

· Excellent oral, interpersonal, and writing skills

· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

· Ability to attend evening hearings

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. Underwood Scoggins, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping or disability. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $120,000 - $140,000