Hinckley Allen is seeking a commercial litigation associate to join its Boston office. The ideal candidate will have two (2) to four (4) years of experience representing a range of clients in complex corporate and commercial disputes. The candidate should also be experienced with pleadings, motions and discovery practice, including e-discovery. Deposition and/or court appearances are a plus. Candidate must possess strong research, analytical and writing skills. Admission to Massachusetts Bar is required.

The position offers an excellent opportunity to assume significant responsibility and hands-on experience in a collaborative and team-oriented work environment.  Candidates must possess problem-solving skills and judgment, must excel in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment, and must be highly motivated with excellent communication skills.

Applicants should apply directly by email to the Legal Talent Management Team ([email protected]). Please submit cover letter and resume.

Hinckley Allen is seeking a commercial litigation associate to join its Albany office. The ideal candidate will have two (2) to four (4) years of experience representing a range of clients in complex corporate and commercial disputes.  The candidate should also be experienced with pleadings, motions and discovery practice, including e-discovery. Deposition and/or court appearances are a plus. The candidate must possess strong research, analytical and writing skills. Admission to bar in New York is required.

The position offers an excellent opportunity to assume significant responsibility and hands-on experience in a collaborative and team-oriented work environment.  The candidate must be highly organized and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team.

The salary range for this position is $120,000 – $150,000. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants should apply directly by email to the Legal Talent Management Team ([email protected]). Please submit cover letter and resume.

Hinckley Allen is seeking a mid-level associate to join our team of attorneys representing construction clients in all facets of their businesses – from bid protests, claim preparation and presentation, and negotiations, to mediations, litigation, and appeals. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing dispositive motions, and preparing for arbitrations, mediations and trial. The candidate should also have experience with e-discovery. Experience litigating various types of construction disputes, including delay and disruption claims, payment disputes, and breach of contract claims, is a plus. Admission to Florida Bar required.

The position offers an excellent opportunity to assume significant responsibility and hands-on experience in a collaborative, sophisticated and team-oriented work environment.  Must have excellent writing and oral communication skills, along with an excellent academic record.  Must also be highly motivated and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team.

Applicants should apply directly by email to the Legal Talent Management Team ([email protected]). Please submit cover letter and resume.

Hinckley Allen is seeking a real estate transactional attorney to join a dynamic and sophisticated practice in our Hartford office. The ideal candidate will have at least six (6) years of experience handling commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, development, and office, retail and/or industrial leasing. Borrower-side financing experience is a plus. Admission to Connecticut bar is required. Senior associates, counsel and partner candidates are encouraged to apply.

The position offers an excellent opportunity to assume significant client responsibility and hands-on experience in a collaborative, collegial and team-oriented work environment. Candidates must possess superior drafting skills, a deep knowledge of commercial real estate law and closing mechanics and a strong work ethic. Must also be highly motivated and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team.

Applicants should apply directly by email to Melanie Harrison, Senior Legal Recruiting & Professional Development Manager ([email protected]). Please submit cover letter and resume.

Hinckley Allen is seeking a mid-level associate to join our team of attorneys representing construction clients in all facets of their businesses – from bid protests, claim preparation and presentation, and negotiations, to mediations, litigation, and appeals.  The ideal candidate will have will have 4-6 years of experience taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing dispositive motions, and preparing for arbitrations, mediations and trial. The candidate should also have experience with e-discovery. Experience litigating various types of construction disputes, including delay and disruption claims, payment disputes, and breach of contract claims, is a plus. Admission to Massachusetts Bar required.

The position offers an excellent opportunity to assume significant responsibility and hands-on experience in a collaborative, sophisticated and team-oriented work environment.  In this role, you will evaluate, manage and monitor significant complex disputes and litigation matters on a national basis, engage in risk management of potential claims, develop litigation and resolution strategies, report to clients, manage local counsel, experts and collaborate with multiple entities.

Candidates must have excellent writing and oral communication skills, along with an excellent academic record.  Must also be highly motivated and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team.

Applicants should apply directly by email to Melanie Harrison, Senior Legal Recruiting & Professional Development Manager ([email protected]).  Please submit cover letter and resume.

Seeking a litigation associate with 2-4 years of experience to work in our Hartford office. The ideal candidate will have experience in sophisticated litigation practice focused in Connecticut – construction litigation is a plus. Practical experience in construction and/or engineering is desirable. Admission to CT bar is required.

The position offers an excellent opportunity to assume significant responsibility and hands-on experience in a collaborative, sophisticated and team-oriented work environment. Must have excellent writing and oral communication skills, along with an excellent academic record. Must also be highly motivated and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team.

Applicants should apply directly by email to Melanie Harrison, Senior Legal Recruiting & Professional Development Manager ([email protected]). Please submit cover letter and resume.

Seeking a Trusts & Estates paralegal for our Providence office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in handling of all aspects of the estate and trust administration process. Fiduciary administration and/or accounting experience desirable.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of probate pleadings (petitions, inventories, accountings, final reports, etc.);
• Preparation of documents relating to the identification, collection, and valuation of assets;
• Fiduciary accounting; and
• Preparation of estate and gift tax returns.

There will be substantial client contact as well as interaction with the department’s attorneys. The position offers an excellent opportunity to assume significant responsibility and hands-on experience in a collaborative, sophisticated and team-oriented work environment.

Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication, computer (including Microsoft Word and Excel), problem solving, multitasking, and organizational skills. Must also be highly motivated and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team. Flexible work arrangements are available for this position.

Applicants should apply directly by email to Melanie Harrison, Senior Legal Recruiting & Professional Development Manager ([email protected]). Please submit cover letter and resume.

Based in our Albany, NY office, we are seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join our team.

This position performs a variety of administrative duties for our Construction and Litigation attorney(s) and paralegal(s). Essential duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Maintaining positive contact with clients, attorneys and staff.
• Drafting correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents in a timely manner and with a high degree of accuracy.
• Managing filing and retrieval of electronic documents using a document management system.
• Filing documents with Federal and state courts including e-filings.
• Oversight of incoming and outgoing correspondence in a timely manner.
• Initiating the new file opening process, requesting conflict checks and establishing the appropriate document management folders.
• Calendaring and scheduling court dates and other important meetings for attorney(s) and establishing/maintaining calendar and deadline reminder systems in Outlook.
• Proofing, reviewing and editing bills.
• Recording time into the firm’s accounting system accurately and in a timely manner.
• Actively participating as part of a team of legal administrative assistants providing coverage and/or backup coverage for other attorneys.
• Observing confidentiality of all client matters.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Three to five years prior Legal Administrative Assistant experience required.
• A minimum of two years’ experience working in Construction Litigation highly preferred.
• Must be highly knowledgeable and skilled in litigation processes, deadlines, procedures and court rules.
• Proficiency in current versions of Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite of products required; experience with document management systems (iManage) and Elite billing system highly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, as well as attention to detail required.
• Ability to transcribe legal documents, correspondence and reports from rough draft and/or dictation accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Ability to proofread and perform editing of typed material for grammatical, typographical, punctuation or spelling errors.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills in order to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff.
• Must be a self-starter, able to execute and complete projects under tight deadlines.

Salary range: $25-$35 per hour.

Based in our Providence, RI office, we are seeking a Practice Assistant to join our team. The Practice Assistant is responsible for the support of the staff and attorneys within the Corporate & Business Practice Group. Essential duties and responsibilities of this position include:

• Performing critical support functions for industry-leading Attorneys, Paralegals and Legal Administrative Assistants in a variety of practice specialties.
• Assisting in the preparation of client documents, including formatting and proofreading documents.
• Performing the process of opening new client files, managing the retention of client files and maintaining the repository system for files in the Corporate Practice Group.
• Training on certain research methods and conducting legal research for attorneys as needed.
• Updating and maintaining databases such as mailing lists, contact lists and client information for the Corporate Practice Group.
• Performing a variety of general, administrative and clerical office duties for the Corporate Practice Group through use of standard office equipment.
• Cross-training and assisting in other Administrative areas, including Client and Conference Services and Office Services.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality in all client and firm matters.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Associate’s degree required.
• Minimum of one to two years of administrative assistant experience or other relevant work experience required.
• Demonstrates a professional demeanor and attitude in appearance and behavior. Works effectively with other departments to solve business problems.
• Proficiency in current versions of Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite of products required; experience with document management systems (iManage) highly preferred.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills including written and verbal communications with all levels of the Firm.
• Strong attention to detail. Ability to proofread and perform minor editing of material for grammatical, typographical, punctuation or spelling errors.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Work occasionally requires a high level of mental effort when performing high volumes of tasks.
• Work occasionally may require more than 40 hours per week.

Our Summer Associate Program at Hinckley Allen gives participants a realistic sense of the demands, challenges, and rewards of a position within our firm. Participants gain hands-on experience—through varied work assignments—in each of our primary practice areas. Both Associate- and Partner-level mentors guide the program. Additionally, there are plenty of opportunities to get to know our attorneys outside of the office, through organized sporting events, dinners, community-focused projects, and more.

Work Assignments: Summer Associates receive diverse and challenging assignments, and work alongside Partners and more Senior Associates. For example, assignments can range from a simple litigation research memorandum to assisting a Partner at a complex real estate closing. We also provide the Summer Associates a chance to get involved with out-of-office experiences, including board meetings, depositions, arbitrations, client meetings, and judicial proceedings. Work is assigned to a Summer Associate based on, among other things, availability and practice areas of interest. Ultimately, the goal is to give each Summer Associate the opportunity to work in as many different areas of practice as possible throughout their summer. Moreover, each office has a designated assignment coordinator who coordinates projects for Summer Associates. In short, our goal is to provide Summer Associates with real work similar in complexity to what they would receive as a first or second year associate.

Practice Group Assignments: Summer Associates are not assigned to a specific department during the Summer Program. Summer Associates can express a preference to receive assignments from particular practice areas. Although we make every effort to accommodate their interests, we encourage Summer Associates to work on substantive projects from a variety of practice areas during the summer. Our goal is to offer intellectually stimulating projects that give Summer Associates an opportunity to demonstrate their writing, analytical, and advocacy skills while working alongside Partners and Associates who are deeply invested in their success at the firm.

Training: Because of the small size of our summer class, and the firm’s lean approach to staffing, our Summer Associates truly learn by doing, including joining our attorneys for meetings, negotiations, closings, depositions, and court appearances. In addition to a wide variety of assignments that provide invaluable “on-the-ground” training, our Summer Associates are provided with numerous educational opportunities throughout the Summer Program. Training is focused on topics such as legal writing, skills development, law firm economics, project management, and tips for succeeding as an Associate at Hinckley Allen.

Mentoring: Each Summer Associate is assigned three mentors, typically one Associate and two Partner co-mentors, from a range of practice areas, including the practice area where the Summer Associate has the strongest interest. The mentors assist the Summer Associates in any aspect of the Summer Associate program, as well as familiarize them with the firm’s policies, practices, and procedures. In addition, the mentors may provide evaluations and feedback to the Summer Associates on their work product.

Social Events: The Summer Program is structured to give our Summer Associates a balance between work and social gatherings. A variety of social events are planned throughout the summer that provide summer associates with the opportunity to get to know our attorneys away from the office.

The Malcolm Farmer III Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship

The firm is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. In addition to our general application, Hinckley Allen offers scholarships to first-year law students. Scholarship recipients become part of the salaried 10-week summer program. The scholarship for a first-year student is $5,000.

• Eligibility – Law student at an ABA-accredited U.S. law school, strong record of academics, leadership, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity.
• Application– Resume, transcript, writing sample, and a personal statement that reflects life experiences and how you will contribute to the diversity of the firm and the legal profession generally. We accept diversity scholarship applications on a rolling basis during the summer associate recruiting season. First-year law students can apply no earlier than December 1st of their first semester, until mid-January. You can follow Hinckley Allen on LinkedIn and Twitter or check back to our website for the latest updates.
• Selection Process – Applications will be reviewed and selected by a group of attorneys and management personnel.

First-year law students are invited to apply starting December 1, 2023. The deadline for applying is January 15, 2024.

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