Land Use Paralegal

A leading Am Law 200 law firm is seeking a Land Use Paralegal to support a sophisticated Real Estate and Land Use practice in Miami. This is a strong opportunity for a paralegal with hands‑on experience in Miami‑Dade land use, zoning, permitting, and local development processes who enjoys working closely with attorneys, clients, consultants, and government agencies to move matters forward. Location: Miami, FL Schedule: Hybrid, 3 days onsite Compensation: $70,000–$90,000 What You’ll Do: Assist attorneys with the preparation, filing, and tracking of land use and zoning applications, including rezonings, variances, special exceptions, and site plan approvals Coordinate submissions with municipal and county agencies throughout Miami-Dade County Conduct legal and regulatory research related to zoning codes, comprehensive plans, and land development regulations Draft correspondence, memoranda, reports, and due diligence materials for real estate and land use matters Monitor project timelines, public hearing agendas, and key deadlines Communicate with clients, consultants, and government staff to help advance client objectives Take ownership of assignments, work independently, and keep attorneys and stakeholders appropriately informed Ideal Background: Bachelor’s degree from a U.S.-accredited college or university 2+ years of experience in land use, zoning, planning, or related work within Miami-Dade County Experience in either a law firm, private sector development environment, or local government setting Strong understanding of Miami-Dade land development, zoning, and permitting processes Proficiency with Microsoft Office and professional software tools Experience with platforms such as Municode, CodeHub, ProjectDox, GIS tools , or similar permitting/review systems Strong research, writing, organization, and deadline-management skills Preferred: Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or AICP accreditation #J-18808-Ljbffr Plona Partners