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Hartford, CT

Hinckley Allen is seeking a Practice Assistant to join our Construction Practice Group in our Hartford, CT office. The Practice Assistant is responsible for supporting staff and attorneys within the Construction Practice Group. They also provide auxiliary support to the other Practice Groups when called upon. The Practice Assistant contributes to the success of the Firm by performing tasks accurately and in an efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Performs critical support functions for legal practitioners working in a wide variety of practice specialties.
  • Assists in the preparation of client documents, including formatting and proofreading documents.
  • Assists in opening new client files, manages the retention of client files and maintains the warehouse system for the Construction Practice Group.
  • Conducts legal research for attorneys as needed.
  • Updates and maintains databases such as mailing lists, contact lists and client information for the Construction Practice Group.
  • Performs a variety of general administrative and clerical office duties for the Construction Practice Group, including making photocopies, scanning documents, faxing documents, etc.
  • Assists in providing back-up coverage for other team members, including Reception and Office Services.
  • Observes confidentiality in all client and firm matters.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Associate’s degree required or equivalent years of experience
  • Minimum of one to two years of administrative assistant experience or other relevant work experience required.
  • Proficiency in current versions of Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite of products required; experience with document management systems (iManage) highly preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail required.
  • Ability to proofread and perform minor editing of typed material for grammatical, typographical, punctuation or spelling errors.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow the instruction effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
  • Ability to operate, maintain and stock supplies for office equipment including photocopy machines.
  • Work occasionally requires a high level of mental effort and strain when performing a high volume of clerical tasks and performing other essential duties.
  • Ability to retrieve and distribute files, mail, written documents or office supplies weighing up to 50 pounds and ability to retrieve and replace objects from shelves of up to 8 feet high.
  • Work may require irregular hours and occasionally require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position. Must be reliable and flexible.

Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on education, experience, location and skill set of the individual selected for the position.

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 contract drafting and negotiation, to claim preparation and presentation, and to mediations, litigation, and appeals.  The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 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 in preparing and negotiating construction contracts, as well as in 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 engage in the preparation of construction contracts, evaluate, manage and monitor complex construction disputes and litigation matters, engage in risk management of potential and existing claims, develop litigation and resolution strategies, report to clients, manage local counsel and experts, and collaborate with multiple entities.

Candidates must have strong 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.

Salary Range: $170,000 – $200,000. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on office location, as well as education, experience, and skill set of the individual selected for this position.

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

Hinckley Allen is seeking a Cloud Engineer III to join our team. The Cloud Engineer III serves as a senior technical resource responsible for designing, implementing, securing, automating, and optimizing the firm’s Microsoft Azure cloud environment. This position reports to the Director of Infrastructure Operations and partners with IT management, Information Security, application teams, vendors, and business stakeholders; provides escalation support for complex issues; mentors less experienced engineers; and supports SharePoint Online, Microsoft Intune, SQL-based legal applications, and third-party SaaS integrations as part of the broader enterprise cloud platform.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable, secure, and resilient Microsoft Azure architecture that support the firm’s business and technology requirements.
  • Lead cloud infrastructure initiatives, including migrations, modernization efforts, platform enhancements, and the introduction of new Azure services.
  • Develop, maintain, and enforce cloud architecture standards, reference designs, operational procedures, and technical documentation.
  • Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, logging, and performance-management solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and related services.
  • Partner with IT management and the Information Security team to implement cloud security controls, Microsoft Entra ID governance, role-based access control, Conditional Access, privileged access, data protection, privacy, and compliance requirements.
  • Evaluate and remediate cloud security findings using Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, security baselines, and other approved security tools.
  • Administer and support Microsoft Intune and related endpoint-management services, including enrollment, configuration profiles, compliance policies, application deployment, updates, and advanced troubleshooting across supported device platforms.
  • Oversee the deployment, integration, lifecycle management, and single sign-on configuration of third-party SaaS applications and cloud services.
  • Administer and support SharePoint Online environments, including security, access, governance, performance, workflows, Power Automate, Power Apps, and business-focused customizations.
  • Provide senior-level support for SQL Server and SQL-based legal applications, including backup and recovery, performance tuning, query optimization, integration, data integrity, availability, and security.
  • Participate in change management, incident response, problem management, capacity planning, vendor management, and after-hours escalation or maintenance activities as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field, or equivalent years of experience.
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in systems, infrastructure, or cloud engineering, including 5+ years supporting Microsoft Azure in an enterprise environment, preferred.
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Azure services, including Virtual Machines, App Services, storage, networking, load balancing, backup and recovery, and Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud identity and access management, including Microsoft Entra ID, multifactor authentication, Conditional Access, role-based access control, privileged identity management, and enterprise application integrations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Intune administration, endpoint compliance, application deployment, configuration management, and device troubleshooting.
  • Proficiency in SharePoint Online administration and business-process solutions using Power Automate and Power Apps; custom development experience is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL Server, backup and recovery, performance tuning, query optimization, security, and application integration.
  • Experience supporting legal-industry applications, including case management, document management, records management, time and billing, or eDiscovery platforms, is preferred.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, project leadership, vendor-management, and communication skills.
  • Ability to independently prioritize complex work, exercise sound technical judgment, and communicate risks and recommendations to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
  • Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications, such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or Azure Security Engineer Associate, are preferred.

Salary Range: $140,000 – $150,000. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on education, experience, location and skill set of the individual selected for the position.

Providence, RI

Hinckley Allen is seeking a Technical Support Analyst I to join our Providence, Rhode Island office. The Technical Support Analyst I provides first-level technical assistance to attorneys, managers, and staff in accordance with established Information Technology policies, procedures, and service standards. The role responds to routine hardware, software, access, and peripheral issues; documents and tracks incidents; completes approved user lifecycle and equipment tasks; and escalates complex or unresolved matters to the appropriate technical team. The position requires strong customer service, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn technologies used within a professional legal-services environment. This is a full-time, on-site position (5 days per week).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Respond to telephone, email, walk-up, and incident-management requests for technical assistance in coordination with Service Desk personnel across firm offices.
  • Provide first-level troubleshooting for Microsoft Windows, Microsoft 365 applications, printers, mobile devices, remote-access tools, conferencing technology, and common firm applications.
  • Create, update, categorize, prioritize, and close support incidents in the firm incident-management system in accordance with documented procedures and service-level expectations.
  • Gather relevant diagnostic information, document troubleshooting steps, and escalate incidents to senior Service Desk staff, Network Operations, Information Security, or application-support teams when required.
  • Complete employee onboarding, departure, and role-change tasks using approved checklists, including account, equipment, software, access, and workspace technology activities assigned to the Service Desk.
  • Image, configure, deploy, replace, and recover computers and peripheral equipment according to established standards.
  • Install approved software and updates and assist with routine device setup, connectivity, and user configuration issues.
  • Communicate incident status, expected next steps, and resolution information clearly and professionally to users.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned to support changing business and technology needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • 1 – 4 years of technical support, service desk, desktop support, or comparable customer-facing technology experience preferred. Relevant internships, certifications, or hands-on training may be considered.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and OneDrive.
  • Basic understanding of computer hardware, software installation, printers, mobile devices, networking concepts, remote support, and common endpoint troubleshooting methods.
  • Familiarity with incident-management or ticketing systems and the ability to document issues and resolutions accurately.
  • Familiarity with legal document-management, time-entry, case-management, or other legal-industry applications is preferred.
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate patiently and professionally with attorneys and staff at all levels.
  • Ability to follow documented procedures, recognize when escalation is required, and maintain confidentiality when handling firm and client information.
  • Ability to organize work, establish priorities, manage interruptions, and respond appropriately to changing demands in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn new software, hardware, and support procedures.
  • Ability to remain calm and professional when assisting users under time constraints or during service disruptions.
  • Work occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week and participation in weekend, after-hours, and holiday Service Desk on-call coverage rotations.

Salary Range: $60,000 – $62,500. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on education, experience, location and skill set of the individual selected for the position.

Plantation, FL

Hinckley Allen is seeking an experienced, Florida certified, trial paralegal with practical experience to join our team of attorneys representing construction clients in all facets of their businesses.  The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience working in all phases of complex litigation – from case inception through resolution, and must have experience attending, and assisting with, trials. Experience with litigation support tools/applications such as Relativity, CaseMap, LiveNote, and Trial Director is preferred.   Degree or paralegal certificate is required.

Primary responsibilities will include:

  • Coordinating assembly of exhibits and appendices for court papers, witness sets, depositions, arbitrations and trials;
  • Setting up and managing war rooms for trials and/or arbitrations;
  • Preparing for and attending depositions, hearing, trials and arbitrations;
  • Drafting routine correspondence, memoranda, subpoenas, summons and other legal documents for attorneys as requested;
  • Conducting factual or legal research; examining public records; monitoring legislative and administrative proceedings as assigned; locating witnesses; tracing documents and other physical evidence;
  • Communicating, interacting and coordinating with all members of the team, including partners, associates, Litigation Support, IT, administrative assistants and office services; and
  • Maintaining knowledge of all applicable procedural and court rules, proper docketing procedure, e-filing process and procedure, and e-discovery rules and process.

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), and 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.  Availability for overtime and flexibility for travel are required.

Boston, MA or Providence, RI

Hinckley Allen is seeking a paralegal with at least three (3) years of experience to join a dynamic and sophisticated Corporate & Business Group in Boston or Providence. The ideal candidate must have experience with, and understanding of, paralegal responsibilities in various corporate and financial transactions, including, but not limited to:

  • drafting ancillary transaction documents, including resolutions, certificates, entity formation, state filings and other governance documents;
  • coordinating diligence activities (e.g., assist with organization of documents and records, establishing and maintaining virtual data sites for transactions, preparing closing documents and coordinating items for closing and post-closing requirements);
  • preparing and maintaining timetables and checklists for transactions;
  • preparing and filing annual reports and other periodic compliance filings with federal, state, and local agencies;
  • organizing and maintaining the corporate minute books and stock ledgers
  • conducting online UCC corporate and court records searches;
  • preparing and filing UCC financing statements;
  • assisting with business licensing issues (federal and state); and
  • assisting with all aspects related to final closing of transactions.

The position offers an excellent opportunity to quickly assume significant responsibility and hands-on experience in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment. Candidates should possess strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, keen attention to detail and proficiency in the MS Office Suite. A Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate or appropriate job-related experience is preferred.

Salary Range: $90,000 – $120,000. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on education, experience, location, and skill set of the individual selected for this position.

Providence, RI

Hinckley Allen is seeking a Trusts & Estates paralegal for our Providence office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three (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.

Salary Range: $80,000- $115,000. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on education, experience, and skill set of the individual selected for the position.

Plantation, FL

Hinckley Allen is seeking a senior attorney 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 at least seven (7) 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 the Florida bar is required. Senior associates, counsel, and partner candidates are encouraged to apply.

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.

Providence, RI or Boston, MA

Hinckley Allen is looking for a highly qualified labor and employment associate with an interest in becoming a key member of a dynamic and sophisticated team. The ideal candidate will have practiced at least four (4) years and have experience representing clients on a broad range of labor and employment matters, including labor and employment litigation (wage and hour, discrimination, non-compete cases); employment and HR-related counseling; drafting of employment-related policies and agreements; conducting investigations and trainings; and transactional and due diligence matters. Some knowledge or experience with labor relations, such as collective bargaining negotiations, union organizing campaigns, unfair labor practices, and NLRB arbitrations would be a plus, as would some knowledge or experience with executive compensation matters.

This position can be filled in our Boston or Providence offices. Candidates must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar.

The position offers an excellent opportunity to assume significant responsibility and hands-on experience in a collaborative, flexible, and team-oriented work environment.  Must have strong analytical, writing, and oral communication skills, along with an excellent academic record. Opportunities to work both independently and as part of a larger team.

Salary Range: $150,000 – 220,000. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on location, education, experience, and skill set of the individual selected for this position.

Manchester, NH

Hinckley Allen is seeking a commercial litigation associate to join its Manchester office. The ideal candidate will have three (3) to seven (7) 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 New Hampshire 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.

Hartford, CT

Hinckley Allen is seeking a mid-level real estate transactional attorney to join a dynamic and sophisticated practice in our Hartford office. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience handling commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, development, and office, retail and/or industrial leasing.  Financing experience is a plus.  Candidates should also have experience handling closings, title, survey, and other real estate due diligence projects, as well as drafting and negotiating real estate transaction documents. Admission to the Connecticut bar is required.

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.

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