About this role
Associate Attorney – Real Estate & Land Use
Somerville, New Jersey, United States
Pay 115,000.00 - 150,000.00 (US Dollar)
About the job Associate Attorney – Real Estate & Land Use
Somerville, NJ Area | On-Site
Note: We're interested in attorneys with experience in at least ONE of the following: residential real estate, land use/zoning, landlord-tenant law, or municipal law. You do not need experience in all four areas. We welcome resumes for potential opportunities as our team's needs evolve.
About Us Confidential Employer. We are an established New Jersey law practice dedicated to providing thoughtful, practical legal guidance to individuals, businesses, and communities. Our attorneys bring extensive experience across real estate, land use, municipal, and related legal matters. We believe in building strong client relationships, working collaboratively, and delivering solutions that truly make a difference.
Job Description
- Handle legal matters aligned with your experience in residential real estate, land use, landlord-tenant, or municipal law.
- Advise clients on property transactions, legal obligations, disputes, and practical solutions.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, agreements, and other legal documents relevant to your practice.
- Assist with real estate closings, zoning applications, land use approvals, or municipal matters as applicable.
- Represent clients in negotiations, hearings, or legal proceedings when relevant to your background.
- Collaborate with experienced attorneys to deliver responsive, high-quality legal services.
Qualifications
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Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
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Active New Jersey Bar admission in good standing.
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2+ years of relevant legal experience in residential real estate, land use/zoning, landlord-tenant, or municipal law.
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Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and communication skills.
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Ability to manage legal matters professionally and deliver excellent client service.
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Experience in any one of the listed practice areas is welcome; expertise across multiple areas is not required.
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Why You Will Love Working Here
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We believe great legal work starts with great people. Our team values integrity, collaboration, thoughtful counsel, and meaningful client relationships. If you're passionate about your practice area and appreciate working with experienced legal professionals who care about their clients and communities, we'd love to learn more about you.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance