Associate Attorney

Hinman Howard & Kattell LLP • White Plains, KY

22d • $90,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP is seeking an experienced attorney to join its White Plains, New York office. Candidates with at least two years of relevant legal experience are preferred, though attorneys with other levels of experience will be considered. The firm welcomes candidates with a general practice background or experience in litigation, trusts and estates, or both.

The role provides substantial client contact and the opportunity to take meaningful responsibility for legal matters. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in a collaborative, sophisticated, and team-oriented law firm environment. Responsibilities vary by practice area and may include advising and representing clients, preparing legal documents and analyses, communicating with clients and other parties, and managing matters and deadlines. Travel to branch offices, courts, client locations, or other sites may be required as client and business needs require.

Requirements

• Admission to practice law in New York State, or eligibility for admission on motion with the ability to obtain admission promptly.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Sound professional judgment and careful attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and remain organized.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong client-service and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other standard legal and business technology.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of relevant legal experience is preferred, although attorneys with other levels of experience will be considered.
• A general practice background or experience in litigation and/or trusts and estates.
• An existing book of business may be considered for additional incentive-based compensation or other mutually agreeable compensation arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients on a broad range of practice-specific legal matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, pleadings, transactional and closing documents, estate-planning documents, and other legal instruments.
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, practical written analyses.
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, government agencies, and other parties.
• Manage matters and deadlines with appropriate attorney and staff support.
• Collaborate with attorneys and professionals across the firm’s offices and practice groups.
• Travel to branch offices, courts, client locations, or other sites as client and business needs require.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed