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Farmland Preservation Staff Attorney (Regulatory Officer 1 Title)

Looking for a: Attorney
Practice Area: Real Estate
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Duration: Permanent
Job Description:

NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION. PLEASE VISIT https://www.nj.gov/agriculture/jobs/ FOR THE FULL DETAILS AND HOW TO APPLY

SALARY RANGE: $80,755.57-$118,678.17

ISSUE DATE: 07/24/2025 CLOSING DATE: 08/28/2025
Under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Legal Affairs, the primary responsibilities of this position are to support, coordinate, and review all components of farmland preservation real estate transactions for the acquisition of development easements and fee simple title on farmland by the SADC or through the county, municipal, and nonprofit grant programs. The work includes: preparing contracts, deeds of easement and other necessary legal documents; and reviewing all closing documents, surveys, title work, title commitments, and title policies; coordinating directly with SADC staff, outside counsel, title companies, and all other relevant state, county, local, and nonprofit personnel to resolve issues quickly and effectively; identifying and handling complex legal questions, recurring problems, and recommending policy or regulatory solutions to expedite current and future real estate reviews; effectively managing documents and information in various platforms and databases; assuring transactions adhere to SADC statutes, rules and policies; performing research as needed to understand and resolve questions; and the ability to prioritize work according to SADC standards and requirements. Responsibilities also include tracking correspondence, closing documents and other materials to assure timely completion of the closing process, accurately scanning, distributing and saving all related closing documents in compliance with SADC program and record retention requirements; assisting in other areas of SADC business, including Right to Farm, Agricultural Mediation, Deed of Easement compliance, and other program matters involving legal review and action; and performing other related duties as required. The ideal candidate is a team player who values collegiality and possesses excellent written and verbal skills.

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree.
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience performing any of the following: conducting legal research; analyzing, reviewing, and evaluating legal documents, rules, regulations, legislation, and/or regulatory matters.
OR
One (1) year of experience as an attorney.
LICENSE:
Appointee must be eligible to practice as an Attorney-At-Law in the State of New Jersey.
Appointee must possess a current Certificate of Good Standing issued by the New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners, or other license to practice law issued by any state in the United States.
Appointee will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
SPECIAL NOTE: The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to successfully manage and expedite multiple acquisition projects simultaneously, meet critical deadlines, pay strict attention to detail, possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate computer literacy, including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, OneNote, and SharePoint.

Location: Trenton, New Jersey
Posted On: July 31, 2025 at 11:17 am