Associate Attorney - Land Use and Zoning

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Job Overview
A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Brewster, MA. The role involves handling land use, zoning, and related matters for clients across Cape Cod and occasionally the Greater Boston area. This full-time, hybrid position offers the opportunity to engage in both administrative and litigation matters.

Duties

• Conduct legal research and analyze Massachusetts statutes, regulations, and local bylaws.
• Draft legal memoranda, correspondence, applications, pleadings, and motions.
• Prepare for and appear at hearings before local boards and commissions and in court.
• Represent clients in zoning and permitting matters before municipal bodies.
• Engage in all aspects of litigation, including case assessment, strategy, and discovery.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel and prepare matters for trial.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the Massachusetts Bar, or eligibility for admission.
• Legal experience, preferably in land use, zoning, real estate, municipal law, environmental law, or civil litigation.
• Strong interest in Massachusetts land use and zoning law.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply Massachusetts statutes, regulations, and local bylaws.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters independently.
• Effective communication skills with clients, municipal officials, and opposing counsel.
• Willingness to appear before local boards and commissions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small-firm environment.

Education

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar or eligibility for admission.

Skills

• Legal research and writing.
• Analytical and oral advocacy.
• Interpreting statutes and regulations.
• Effective communication.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
225 Franklin Street, 26th floor
Boston
Massachusetts
United States 02110
Phone : (857) 277-7381
Fax : (213) 895-7306