Land Development Specialist

1 month ago

Austin, Texas, United States Husch Blackwell Full time
Join Our Team as a Land Planner

Husch Blackwell LLP is a leading full-service litigation and business law firm with a strong presence across the United States. We serve clients with domestic and international operations, providing expert advice on a wide range of legal and business matters.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Land Planner to join our team in our Austin, TX office. As a Land Planner, you will play a critical role in assisting our clients with all aspects of real estate, development, and construction practice, with a focus on land development entitlements processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist clients and project teams with analyzing existing site entitlements and identifying necessary entitlements for proposed projects in jurisdictions across Texas.
  • Conduct research on properties, including review of zoning, plats, surveys, site development plans, ordinances, land use regulations, and title documents that impact land development.
  • Prepare and submit permit applications to local government agencies, working with elected and appointed officials, and staff members.
  • Coordinate and attend meetings with neighborhood associations, community associations, and other stakeholders.
  • Monitor public hearings and meetings of city councils, county commissioners, courts, boards of adjustment, city and county commissions, and similar governmental bodies.
  • Present cases at public hearings and meetings.
  • Conduct site visits as needed to assist with preparation of applications, cases, and presentations.
  • Research and monitor changes to state and local governmental regulations on real estate and land use matters, working with legislators and local government officials as needed.
  • Draft and manage due diligence checklists, project schedules, and virtual data rooms for client project teams.
  • Coordinate directly with professional engineers, architects, and planners to manage projects and project schedules and submittals.
  • Supervise the work of and assist in training/mentoring Planning Assistants and Land Development Paralegals.
  • Attend and participate in continuing education as needed.
  • Meet billable hour requirements of 1500 hours per year.
Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in real estate and land development, land planning, or development permitting.
  • Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Planning preferred.
  • AICP certification or a Paralegal certificate preferred.
  • Ability to work well under deadlines, multitask efficiently, and think independently.
  • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with a variety of professionals and clients, providing exceptional service at all times.
  • Highly organized, with ability to prioritize workflow and manage projects.
  • Ability to perform effectively with little or no supervision and within established time limits and ongoing deadlines.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Client, customer, or constituent management experience.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment in the efficient and cost-effective use of practice support, databases, and other technology.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in management of client team activities.
  • Ability to understand and work within municipal, county, and other governmental processes and protocols.
  • Ability to read and understand land development and construction documents and information.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position.

Please reach out to our HR team to request an accommodation.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.

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