Municipal / Land Use Associate

Municipal / Land Use Associate at Vanderpool Frostick and Nishanian PC summary :

The Municipal / Land Use Associate is an attorney specializing in municipal law, land use, and zoning matters, advocating for clients before governmental agencies. The role requires strong legal writing, oral advocacy skills, and the ability to manage cases independently within a collaborative law firm environment. The position offers career growth, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits at a respected law firm in the Washington metropolitan area.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, PC is a highly respected, AV-rated law firm known for serving sophisticated clients across the Washington metropolitan area. We're growing- and we're looking for a dynamic, experienced Municipal / Land Use Associate to join our expanding Municipal / Land Use Department.

As a firm, we handle a wide variety of complex matters, with a focus on real estate, construction, business, employment, land use, municipal law, immigration, criminal and complex civil litigation. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a collaborative, fast-paced team committed to delivering top-tier legal services.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

An entrepreneurial and driven attorney who thrives in a client-focused, high-performance environment. Ideal candidates will bring :

• Highly motivated, entrepreneurial attorney with at least 3-5 years of Municipal / Land Use experience or a fervent desire and willingness to learn and develop skills in these practice areas.
• Experience in effectively advocating for clients in municipal, land use and zoning matters before governmental agencies.
• A Virginia law license in good standing with the Virginia State Bar.
• Strong oral advocacy and legal writing skills.
• Ability to manage clients and cases independently as well as work collaboratively with co-counsel and team members.
• A high level of organization and initiative.
• A personable, dynamic, and professional communication style.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
• An interest in business development and expanding client relationships.

Why Join Us?

We offer a collegial and entrepreneurial work environment where attorneys, paralegals, and staff collaborate closely to provide personalized legal services. At VF&N, you'll find :

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive starting salary(ranging from $100,000 to $125,000) commensurate with experience and skills, existing client base, and productivity. We also offer a very comprehensive benefits package, including :

If you're ready to tackle meaningful, complex legal matters in a supportive, professional, and growth-oriented environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your legal career with VF&N.

Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, PC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

Salary Description

$100,000 to $125,000 Depending on experience

Keywords :

municipal law, land use, zoning, legal advocacy, client management, legal writing, oral advocacy, Virginia State Bar, law firm, real estate law