Zoning and Land Use Paralegal

Orion Placement; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Wilmington, DE seeks a real estate zoning support professional for a full-time, on-site role. You will assist attorneys with zoning, land use, and real estate development projects, conduct property and regulatory research, and prepare presentations for public hearings.

Candidates need 1+ year experience in research or legal support, strong writing and organizational skills, and comfort with attending hearings as required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional research, legal support, project coordination, real estate, or land development experience.
• Experience conducting property, zoning, regulatory, or legislative research and preparing written summaries.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time management.
• Ability to manage multiple active assignments and deadlines.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Professional communication skills and confidence interacting with clients and external professionals.
• Willingness to attend public hearings and community meetings as needed.
• Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and contribute to a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys and paralegals on zoning, land use, and real estate development projects from start to finish.
• Research property information, zoning regulations, local ordinances, and land development requirements.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations, hearing outlines, exhibits, and supporting materials for public hearings and community meetings.
• Attend hearings, meetings, and calls, take detailed notes, and prepare clear written summaries.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, planners, consultants, and government officials.
• Track project milestones, zoning approvals, important deadlines, and ongoing communications.
• Organize legal files, research materials, contact lists, and project documentation.
• Assist with property tax assessment appeals, title documents, and real estate transactional materials.
• Help our legal team anticipate issues, stay organized, and move projects toward successful outcomes."],
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• <p>Confidential Employer in Wilmington, DE seeks a real estate zoning support professional for a full-time, on-site role. You will assist attorneys with zoning, land use, and real estate development projects, conduct property and regulatory research, and prepare presentations for public hearings.</p><p>Candidates need 1+ year experience in research or legal support, strong writing and organizational skills, and comfort with attending hearings as required. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative office environment.</p>
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• Real estate legal support role in Wilmington, DE: pay range $70k–$90k per year, on-site, with bonuses and benefits.
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Skills

Research

Legal support

Project coordination

Real estate

Zoning research

Writing

Time management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Play an important role in exciting real estate development and land use projects that help shape local communities.
• Join a growing boutique law firm where your work matters and your contributions are genuinely valued.
• Gain hands‑on experience in zoning, land development, legal research, public hearings, and project coordination.
• Work closely with experienced attorneys, architects, engineers, planners, and other industry professionals.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, substantial performance‑based bonuses, health insurance benefits, and excellent growth opportunities.
• No prior zoning or land use experience required! We welcome organized, motivated professionals with strong research and coordination skills.

Location

Wilmington, DE – 100% On‑site. Join our collaborative, professional office where you'll work directly with experienced attorneys and help move meaningful projects forward. This is a full‑time position requiring five days per week in the office.

Note

Candidates must have 1+ years of professional research, legal support, project coordination, real estate, or land development experience, including conducting property, zoning, regulatory, or legislative research and preparing written summaries. Candidates must be able to work on‑site in Wilmington, DE, five days per week.

About Us

We are a growing boutique law firm focused on commercial real estate, zoning, and land development. Our team works on interesting and sophisticated projects while maintaining the supportive, collaborative environment of a smaller practice. We value initiative, teamwork, professional development, and giving talented individuals opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Support attorneys and paralegals on zoning, land use, and real estate development projects from start to finish.
• Research property information, zoning regulations, local ordinances, and land development requirements.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations, hearing outlines, exhibits, and supporting materials for public hearings and community meetings.
• Attend hearings, meetings, and calls, take detailed notes, and prepare clear written summaries.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, planners, consultants, and government officials.
• Track project milestones, zoning approvals, important deadlines, and ongoing communications.
• Organize legal files, research materials, contact lists, and project documentation.
• Assist with property tax assessment appeals, title documents, and real estate transactional materials.
• Help our legal team anticipate issues, stay organized, and move projects toward successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional research, legal support, project coordination, real estate, or land development experience
• Experience conducting property, zoning, regulatory, or legislative research and preparing written summaries.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time management.
• Ability to manage multiple active assignments and deadlines.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Professional communication skills and confidence interacting with clients and external professionals.
• Willingness to attend public hearings and community meetings as needed.
• Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and contribute to a collaborative team.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer more than a traditional legal support position. You'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, develop specialized skills, and build relationships with experienced professionals across the legal and real estate industries.

Our team believes in hands‑on learning, recognizing strong performance, and giving motivated people the opportunity to grow. You'll enjoy a collaborative environment where your ideas, initiative, and contributions are appreciated.

If you're detail-oriented, enjoy research and problem-solving, and want a rewarding career with room to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

JPC-2606

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance