Associate Attorney – Litigation & Estates, Collaborative Firm

Hinman,-Howard-&-Kattell,-LL; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP in White Plains, NY seeks an experienced attorney to join our office. Candidates with at least two years of relevant legal experience are preferred, though other levels will be considered.

The firm welcomes candidates with a general practice or experience in litigation and trusts and estates. The role offers substantial client contact and the chance to assume meaningful responsibility in a collaborative, professional setting.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of relevant legal experience preferred.
• Admission to NY State Bar or eligibility for admission on motion.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients on a broad range of legal matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, pleadings, and estate-planning documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear written analyses.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and government agencies.
• Manage matters and deadlines with attorney and staff support.
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups.
• Travel to branch offices, courts, client locations as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Drafting

Written and oral communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Client service

MS Word/Excel

Education

NY State Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP in White Plains, NY seeks an experienced attorney to join our office. Candidates with at least two years of relevant legal experience are preferred, though other levels will be considered.

The firm welcomes candidates with a general practice or experience in litigation and trusts and estates. The role offers substantial client contact and the chance to assume meaningful responsibility in a collaborative, professional setting.