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Municipal Attorney Associate

2 months ago

Poughkeepsie, New York, United States Van DeWater and VanDeWater Full time
Job Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Municipal Attorney Associate to join our team at Van DeWater & Van DeWater, LLP in Poughkeepsie, NY.

This full-time position requires at least 3+ years of experience in municipal/land use law. The ideal candidate will possess excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work with municipalities on various levels, including town, zoning, and planning boards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drafting legislation, resolutions, contracts, agreements, leases, and licenses.
  • Reviewing documents prepared by other agencies and affiliated parties, interacting with various other agencies.
  • Representing the Town and/or its various Boards in matters before the State court, such as Article 78 proceedings.
  • Performing legal research on a variety of issues, including but not limited to municipal law, contracts, civil litigation, property, and land use issues, FOIL, and Open Meetings Law, and procedural matters.
  • Communicating with town officials, engineers, and other members of the municipalities' project team.
  • Reviewing applications submitted to the municipal boards and attending Board meetings.
  • Monitoring work-in-progress to ensure timely completion of all necessary tasks.

Requirements:

  • Admitted to practice law in New York state.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant legal experience in land use/municipal law.
  • Experience with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Exceptional time management skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
  • Demonstrated record as a self-starter with an engaging personality.

We offer a competitive salary range between $90K-$120K depending on experience, along with a full benefits package. Please submit your cover letter, writing sample, and resume for consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Education:

  • Juris Doctor

License/Certification:

  • Bar (Required)