Land Use Planner

ProspectBlue is partnering with a well-established law firm to identify a Land Use Planning & Entitlements Manager for its Real Estate practice in Fredericksburg, Virginia. This position plays a key role in supporting attorneys with complex land use, zoning, and entitlement matters from project initiation through approval. The successful candidate will serve as a central point of coordination among clients, legal counsel, consultants, and local government officials to help advance development projects efficiently. This is a fully onsite opportunity based in the firm's Fredericksburg office. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and prepare zoning, entitlement, and land use applications, including rezoning requests, special exceptions, variances, ordinances, approvals, and property research. Develop supporting documentation such as project narratives, findings, justification statements, and zoning code analyses while reviewing comprehensive plans and applicable regulations. Collaborate with and oversee technical consultants in the preparation and review of zoning exhibits, plats, and related development materials. Administer state and local lobbying registration requirements and ensure timely reporting compliance. Prepare affidavits, economic disclosure forms, and other required documentation while communicating with municipal staff throughout the entitlement review process. Assist attorneys with documentation related to real estate acquisitions, financing, development, and property dispositions. Support all phases of the land development process, including subdivision approvals, rezoning applications, conditional use permits, and variance requests. Create and maintain maps, exhibits, and presentation materials; attend public meetings, planning commissions, and governing body hearings, presenting project information when appropriate. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Land Use Planning, Urban Planning, or a related discipline preferred; paralegal certification or equivalent professional experience in a related field will also be considered. Three to five years of experience supporting land use, zoning, planning, or real estate matters within a law firm, municipal agency, private consulting firm, or a comparable environment. Working knowledge of land use planning, zoning regulations, community development, public planning, or economic development principles and practices. Familiarity with planning and entitlement procedures, with the ability to interpret and apply applicable laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; experience using document management systems is a plus. Excellent organizational, project coordination, and time management abilities with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prospectblue