Who: DLA Piper
What: DLA Piper LLP (US) is a leading global business law firm. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best people across our practice and business service groups. We are looking for collaborative, results-oriented people who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have exceptional problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities:
You will, under the supervision of attorneys, perform a range of substantive case, matter, or entity-related duties. Work independently to manage large multi-disciplinary project teams, guiding them through the zoning entitlement process. Coordinate efforts between attorneys, clients, co-consultants, jurisdictional staff, and appointed or elected officials. You will prepare applications and supporting documentation for matters related to land use including zoning relief, zoning changes, zoning approvals, local ordinances, and property searches.
Additionally, you will draft findings and project descriptions, statements of justification, researching code sections, and reviewing land use and comprehensive plans. You will review and provide direction to technical consultants such as architects and surveyors regarding the form of zoning exhibits and plats. You will coordinate the state (Illinois) and local lobbying ordinance registration and reporting process and prepare economic disclosure statements and affidavits, including City of Chicago EDS and Cook County ownership affidavits and disclosures. You will assist with preparation, recording, and filing of documents related to the acquisition, development, finance, and disposition of real property in the Chicago metro area.
- College degree
- 1 year experience supporting a Real Estate practice group, a municipal or private-sector setting fulfilling a land use and planning role, or a combination thereof
- Experience requesting public records from public agencies, filing project applications, and effectuating permits in specific jurisdictions
- Experience drafting findings and project descriptions, statements of justification, researching code sections and reviewing land use comprehensive plans
- Experience managing the Municipal Lobbying Ordinance reporting process, assist with the entitlement process and transitional housing entitlement projects
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent communication skills