What are the responsibilities and job description for the Constitutional Property Rights & Land Use Attorney position at Kassouni Law?
Position Title: Constitutional Property Rights & Land Use Attorney
Location: Remote, Hybrid, or In-Office
Type: Full-Time (Flexible Scheduling)
About the Firm
We are a mission-driven law firm focused on protecting constitutional property rights and advancing the rule of law in land use and regulatory matters. Our work centers on vindicating fundamental constitutional protections—including property rights, due process, and limits on government power—through litigation, advocacy, and strategic counseling.
Our cases often involve disputes with local and state agencies over land use regulation, permitting, takings, exactions, and related constitutional issues. We represent property owners, businesses, and individuals whose rights have been infringed by government action.
Position Overview
Qualified candidates will have experience or a strong interest in constitutional property rights and land use law. The attorney will work on complex litigation and administrative matters involving regulatory takings, unconstitutional conditions, inverse condemnation, land use permitting, zoning disputes, easements, and civil rights claims.
The role offers substantial responsibility, meaningful constitutional litigation, and flexibility in scheduling and work location. This position may be fully remote, hybrid, or in-office depending on the candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Litigate cases involving constitutional property rights, including regulatory takings and unlawful exactions
- Draft complaints, motions, briefs, and appellate filings in state and federal courts
- Conduct legal research on constitutional and land use issues
- Participate in discovery, depositions, and evidentiary hearings
- Represent clients before administrative agencies and local government bodies
- Analyze municipal codes, land use regulations, and permit decisions
- Advise property owners and businesses on constitutional and regulatory land use issues
- Assist with appellate briefing and constitutional strategy
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in California
- 3-10 years of litigation experience preferred, though strong candidates with different levels of experience will be considered
- Experience in land use, constitutional law, civil rights litigation, or property rights preferred
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage cases and deadlines independently
- Interest in constitutional litigation and limiting government overreach
Desired Attributes
- Intellectual curiosity about constitutional law and property rights
- Comfort handling complex legal issues and novel arguments
- Initiative and ability to work independently in a flexible environment
- Commitment to high-quality legal writing and advocacy
What We Offer
- Meaningful work defending constitutional rights
- Flexible schedule and work arrangements (remote or in-person)
- Opportunity to litigate significant precedent-setting constitutional cases
- Professional growth and increasing responsibility
- Collaborative, mission-focused environment
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits, commensurate with experience; negotiable based on qualifications.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and writing sample to amy@kassounilaw.com by April 13, 2026.
Writing samples should reflect the applicant’s legal writing ability (e.g., briefs, motions, or other substantive legal work).