Land Use Paralegal

Plona Partners; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Plona Partners, a leading Am Law 200 firm in Miami, is seeking a Land Use Paralegal to support their Real Estate and Land Use practice. This role is perfect for candidates with hands-on experience in Miami-Dade land use and zoning who enjoy collaborating with attorneys and government agencies to advance client cases.

The position involves assisting with applications, conducting research, and managing project timelines, within a hybrid work setup that requires three days onsite.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in land use, zoning, or planning within Miami-Dade County.
• Experience in a law firm, private sector development, or local government setting.
• Strong understanding of Miami-Dade land development processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with land use and zoning applications.
• Coordinate submissions with municipal and county agencies.
• Conduct research related to zoning codes and regulations.
• Draft correspondence and reports for real estate matters.
• Monitor project timelines and public hearings.

Skills

Land use experience

Zoning knowledge

Legal research skills

Strong writing skills

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a U.S.-accredited college

Tools

Microsoft Office

Municode

CodeHub

ProjectDox

GIS tools

Job description

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