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People who have joined Hinckley Allen from other firms often remark how gratified they are to work with a team where their contributions are highly valued, and their voices are heard. It’s different here. That sense of your full, authentic self being welcomed into our firm is one of the reasons we maintain a staff turnover rate well below industry norms.

Everything we do, from our comprehensive benefits (flex time, parental leave, and wellness programs) to our networking activities, is thoughtfully designed for the growth and benefit of our employees and ultimately our clients. As an Am Law 200 firm, we are large enough to offer challenging and meaningful work, while maintaining a just-right size that fosters a collegial and collaborative culture.

Hinckley Allen Cares, you’ll be challenged to be your best—and truly recognized for the contributions you make.

Partners

As a firm, our reputation lies in building lasting relationships and delivering value for our clients and our people. Our deep experience and collaborative culture enable our attorneys to be efficient, effective, and successful—even as they balance work, life, and community obligations.

We reward performance and support our partners by investing in state-of-the-art technology, marketing, and business development resources, and delivering operational excellence. Our lawyers have been recognized for their excellence by  Chambers®, Best Lawyers®, and others — ‌while also devoting themselves to public service and pro bono work.

We work hard to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment. And we promote leadership opportunities for our partners, both within the firm and in the communities we serve.

We welcome the opportunity to speak with partner-level candidates interested in joining our Firm. Please contact Chief Practice Group Management Officer, Robert L. Harris, to learn more.

Associates

Imagine joining a firm where you’ll be fully valued as a person, with the room to quickly advance through meaningful work and a structured career plan.  Discover what it’s like being supported in an entrepreneurial environment with access to mentors and legal leaders who are generous with their time, access, and experience—in a culture of respect and collaboration. We work hard to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment.

Construction & Public Contracts | Associate

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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.

Real Estate | Transactional Attorney

Hartford, CT

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.

Construction & Public Contracts | Associate

Boston, MA

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.

Construction & Public Contracts | Associate

Hartford, CT

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.

Paralegals

Trusts & Estates | Paralegal

Providence, RI

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.

Business Professionals

Construction/Litigation | Legal Administrative Assistant

Albany, NY

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.

Director of Conflicts Resolution

Boston, MA; Providence, RI; or Hartford, CT

The Director of Conflicts Resolution is responsible for the oversight of conflicts management operations and staffing to ensure the accurate and timely identification and resolution of conflicts affecting the opening of new matters and the clearance of lateral attorney hires. This position works directly with all client intake personnel, the firm’s General Counsel, and attorneys to identify and resolve potential conflict of interest issues. The position requires strong knowledge of the Rules of Professional Responsibility as they pertain to conflicts and to potential conflicts involving legal hires, and has significant, direct interaction with attorneys. The major responsibilities of this role include informing the firm’s attorneys if there are potential conflicts of interest with legal hires, new client business, and/or marketing initiatives, and overseeing conflict management operations including staff and the conflict identification and resolution processes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Analyze complex conflict report search results and exercise independent judgment to identify potential conflict of interest issues with legal and lateral hires, new matters and marketing initiatives.
  • Use internal and external databases to conduct research relating to conflict resolution issues, including determining the status of relevant case matters, obtaining more information on the nature of the role of a business entity or individual in a particular matter, and researching corporate affiliations.
  • Communicate with attorneys to gather information and/or clarification on potential issues. Inform requesting partners and other attorneys of any potential conflict issues identified during analysis review, and work directly with the Client Intake Manager and firm General Counsel to assist and facilitate conflict resolution when necessary.
  • Prepare communications to attorneys, clearly stating all potential issues identified in conflict report and documenting the method of resolution of potential conflicts.
  • Work with attorneys and the firm’s General Counsel to create and finalize waiver and engagement letters. Reviews waiver and engagement letters received from clients to ensure that required conditions have been met. Maintains all necessary supporting documentation to clear actual or potential conflict issues.
  • Ensures the proper training of staff in conflicts procedures and adherence to risk management policies and procedures. Prepare and implement ethical walls.
  • Assist Firm’s General Counsel with additional administrative support to comply with risk management initiatives related to client/matter intake and comprehensive recordkeeping on all new engagements. Provide recommendations to enhance conflict procedures in compliance with firm risk management policies.
  • Keeps abreast of new systems, methods and procedural changes and recommends enhancements to current operating methods. Maintain knowledge of trends, developments and new technologies impacting the conflicts group.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

  • Minimum of eight (8) years of increasingly responsible, directly related experience, including significant supervisory experience, in a law firm or similar professional services environment, during which the knowledge, skills and abilities applicable to the position were demonstrated.
  • Demonstrated subject matter expertise in legal ethics and conflicts rules, practices, and procedures.
  • Substantial experience leading company-wide initiatives within a multi-office setting, preferably in a professional services firm environment required.
  • Proficiency with conflicts software systems, preferably Elite and Intapp.
  • Strong research skills; strong analytical and problem solving skills, strong attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, and to make presentations to small and large groups in an effective manner. Strong influencing capabilities and sound judgment
  • Requires tact, patience, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Strong integrity, maturity, and fairness in dealing with people and confidential information.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment; work under pressure and complete job assignments in an accurate and timely manner; respond appropriately to shifting demands.
  • ABA-accredited JD required.

Technical Support Analyst

Boston, MA

Hinckley Allen is seeking an experienced Technical Support Analyst to join our Service Desk team in Boston, MA. This role will be primarily responsible for providing end-user desktop technical support in a fast-paced, dynamic professional services environment. The right candidate will also work alongside a seasoned network operations team supporting technology upgrades and system enhancements.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Proven track record supporting diverse personalities
  • Process-oriented with an attention to detail
  • Experience supporting a professional services environment
  • Self-starter who is eager to learn, can multi-task, and work well within a collaborative team
  • Strong problem-solving skills

Preferred Technical Background:

  • Windows 10/11
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • Active Directory
  • Zoom, WebEx, and Teams
  • Basic Networking (install switches, attach peripherals, imaging pcs)
  • Experience in legal technology including document management systems, SharePoint, and legal practice applications

Summer Associates & Law Students

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.

Diversity Scholarships

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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Professional Development

Supporting Your Career at Hinckley Allen

Take your career as far as you like with the support of our professional development team. We dedicate significant time and resources to developing and supporting you with practical, hands-on experience, and mentorship.

Ongoing Communication is Key

Attorneys receive a formal evaluation at least once a year. Where appropriate, the firm may also conduct evaluations more frequently; the scope of the interim evaluations may vary depending on the circumstances. We also strongly encourage informal, real-time feedback at all times, in particular during and after individual assignments throughout the year.

Self-Evaluations

A vital component of the annual evaluation process is the self-evaluation. A self-evaluation serves as an important vehicle to highlight accomplishments, and contributions, and outline professional goals for the upcoming year.

Training

The firm is committed to the professional development of its Associates. Accordingly, it offers a wide variety of formal training programs to supplement Associates’ on-the-job experiences. The firm is also qualified to provide continuing legal education (“CLE”) credit and hosts programs throughout the year. Many of the firm’s in-house CLE programs are open to clients. In addition, we offer training programs designed to strengthen our associates’ business acumen on topics such as budgeting, billing, profitability, and legal project management.

External training programs are encouraged as well. The firm maintains a membership with Practicing Law Institute (PLI), which is a leading CLE provider. PLI offers unlimited access to live programs, webinars, and audio briefings on a wide variety of topics. The library issues each associate login credentials to access the PLI website. Attorneys may also attend outside training or CLE programs, bar association activities, and professional conferences.

Mentoring

Mentoring is a fundamental part of your professional development at Hinckley Allen. We offer the resources you need to meet your professional goals and achieve success by providing every attorney a mentor or partner advisor. Our goal is to work with you to develop the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to become a top-notch lawyer. We want to make sure all of our attorneys are integrated and well-oriented to our firm culture and work environment, and we do that by creating an atmosphere that attracts and retains the most talented lawyers. Our mentoring program focuses on training programs inside and outside the firm, hands-on learning, and individualized support and guidance. Whether it is discussing your career goals or strengthening your working relationships, we are here to provide you with the ongoing support critical to your success.

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Benefits & Compensation

Hinckley Allen is pleased to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages to our partners, employees, and their families. Designed to support you through the many stages of your life, the benefits program provides you with the resources and support that you need, when you need it.

  • Comprehensive group health, dental, and vision plans
  • Generous paid time-off policies, including parental leave
  • Employee and dependent group life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plans and college savings plans
  • Pre-tax plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
  • Cancer, accident, and supplemental short-term disability insurance
  • Robust wellness programs and an employee assistance program
  • Access to financial advisors for retirement planning, Medicare/Medicaid, and Social Security
  • Tuition reimbursement program
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"I was particularly impressed by the emphasis on collaboration to achieve the best result for the client. That culture of collaboration is important to me and I’m glad to have found it here at Hinckley Allen."”

Kathleen M. Mahan Partner
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"We are all working toward the common goal of great client service and we have so much expertise at the firm that it is easy to help our clients get the right advice quickly."”

David S. Hirsch Partner
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"After being a summer associate at Hinckley Allen, I knew I wanted to work at a firm like this. Everyone I met was approachable, talented, and collaborative. I did work that contributed substantively to the cases I was assigned, and partners genuinely wanted my feedback and insights."”

Tara Singh Associate

Awards & Accolades

  • Best Places to Work in Connecticut, Best Companies Group, 2010-2023
  • Best Law Firms, US News & World Report, 2014-2023
  • The Am Law 200, The American Lawyer, 2015-2023
  • Best Places To Work In Rhode Island (Medium), Best Companies Group, 2006-2023

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Please contact Robert L. Harris to learn about partner opportunities and Megan A. McCormack for questions or general information about careers at Hinckley Allen.

Hinckley Allen is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.