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The Trust for Public Land

Legal Counsel

California, MO · On-site

$100 - $120/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Trust for Public Land (TPL) is the leader of a movement to connect everyonein Americato the outdoors. A national nonprofit, TPL partners with communities to create high-quality parks and protect ...

The Trust for Public Land

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Trust for Public Land (TPL) is the leader of a movement to connect everyone in America to the outdoors. A national nonprofit, TPL partners with communities to create high-quality parks and protect ...

GeoData Services

Land Survey Party-Chief

Clearwater, FL · On-site

$27 - $33/hr

  • PTO

Active Lifestyle: #2 in FL for park access (Trust for Public Land). 750+ parks & 75-mile Pinellas Trail * Why Pinellas County is America's Hidden Gem Top Tier Health Rankings * Life Expectancy: 81.2 ...

Brown County, WI

County Surveyor

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$85K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

Continuous Job Summary Plans, organizes, directs and monitors operations for preservation and maintenance of the Public Land Survey System corners and survey records in Brown County. Acts as the ...

The Land Trust for Tennessee

Finance Manager

Nashville, TN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Nashville, TN About The Land Trust for Tennessee The Land Trust for Tennessee ("LTTN") is a ... Licensed CPA with training and experience in nonprofit fund accounting required * 5 years of ...

Morgan County

Land Surveyor

Morgan, UT · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

All work is to be done following state statutes for performance of surveying work. This position ... the public, as related to this office and land survey issues in a manner consistent with office ...

The Land Trust for Tennessee

Finance Manager

Nashville, TN · On-site

$75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Land Trust for Tennessee Position: Finance Manager, Full-time Supervisor: Senior Director of ... Licensed CPA with training and experience in nonprofit fund accounting required * 5 years of ...

Brown County

County Surveyor

Green Bay, WI

$85K/yr

Job Summary Plans, organizes, directs and monitors operations for preservation and maintenance of the Public Land Survey System corners and survey records in Brown County. Acts as the County Surveyor ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for trust for public land in the United States is $54,506.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,000.00 and $64,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trust For Public Land vs Land Conservation Specialist?

AspectTrust For Public LandLand Conservation Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in environmental science, planning, or related fields; certifications varyRequires a degree in environmental science, forestry, or related fields; often includes certifications in land management
Work EnvironmentNonprofit offices, field sites, community meetingsFieldwork, site assessments, community engagement
Employer & IndustryNonprofit organization focused on land conservation and public parksGovernment agencies, nonprofits, land trusts involved in land management and conservation

While both roles focus on land conservation, Trust For Public Land works primarily as a nonprofit organization developing public parks and conserving land through partnerships, whereas a Land Conservation Specialist typically works within government agencies or land trusts, directly managing land parcels and conservation projects.

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Infographic showing various Trust For Public Land job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,506 per year, or $26.2 per hour.

Legal Assistant - Real Property Specialist

The Trust for Public Land

Remote

$72K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Who We Are:
Trust for Public Land (TPL) is the leader of a movement to connect everyone in America to the outdoors. A national nonprofit, TPL partners with communities to create high-quality parks and protect public lands-especially in communities that need them most-to improve public health, create social cohesion, strengthen historic and cultural connection to place, and increase climate resilience. Since 1972, TPL has protected more than 4 million acres of public land, created more than 5,500 parks, trails, schoolyards, and iconic outdoor places, generated over $112 billion in public funding for parks and public lands, and connected nearly 10 million people to the outdoors. To learn more, visit tpl.org.
Position Summary:
The Legal Assistant provides legal and other support to attorneys to further Trust for Public Land's land protection and park creation priorities, working primarily in California.Primary responsibilities are assisting in the documentation and completion of transactions and activities that are legally sound and consistent with Trust for Public Land's mission, authority, policies and procedures. The focus of the work is real property transactions.Candidates with experience as real property specialists (including those at governmental agencies, whether at local, state or Federal level) are encouraged to apply.
Essential Functions:
  • Drafts and proofs land acquisition and disposition agreements, real estate closing documentation, park design and construction contracts, and other legal documents for counsel review
  • Orders and reviews title documents, surveys, environmental assessments, and other due diligence reports, as assigned by counsel
  • Reviews, analyzes and summarizes legal documents necessary for tracking and reporting on the legal status of projects
  • Coordinates the closing of projects to ensure that transactions close within commercially reasonable timeframes, including preparing closing packages, working with title companies, following up on closing documentation, and closing legal files in accordance with internal policies
  • Independently interacts and coordinates with project/program staff and outside parties
  • Word processes, edits, assembles, copies and distributes complex legal documents
  • Creates and maintains electronic legal files
  • Monitors and updates legal calendar; maintains form file and legal library
  • Tracks timely payment of real estate taxes and prepares and files real estate tax exemption applications where appropriate
  • Works as part of a nationwide team of attorneys and legal assistants

Other Responsibilities: As needed, and as time allows, the Legal Assistant will assist with additional legal services as assigned
Qualifications:
  • Strong commitment to TPL's shared values (Belonging, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Hope) to effectively work across the organization.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Three years of progressively responsible real estate transactional experience and legal administration is required
  • Paralegal or legal assistant certification is a plus but not required
  • Self-motivated with an ability to work without direct supervision, prioritize work in the absence of specific instructions, and exercise good judgment in identifying and solving problems
  • Ability to interpret and take initiative within broadly defined policies and practices
  • Strong organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills with an ability to maintain a sense of humor and composure when dealing with diverse personalities and work styles
  • Capable of multi-tasking, working under pressure, and meeting deadlines in a decentralized environment
  • Detail and results oriented
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
Compensation:
Trust for Public Land is a flexible work environment, where work arrangements may be fully remote, hybrid, or in office. While we encourage candidates who are located near a Trust for Public Land office that is not a requirement and, regardless of location, the employee may elect to work remotely.. As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Trust for Public Land's comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation and sick pay plus holidays, a year end office closure, and a 403(b)-retirement plan, currently with up to a 7% company match. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience; the anticipated hiring range for this position is $72,301 to $75,000 annually.
Trust for Public Land's active goal is to be an inclusive and equitable place to work and build community. As the organization actively works to eliminate racial and other disparities it welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skillsets. We are open to the possibility that a great candidate for this job may not precisely meet all the above criteria; if you believe you are the right person for this job and can persuasively make that case, we encourage you to apply.

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