Associate Attorney - Litigation & Trusts (White Plains)

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

Job summary

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

The role offers exposure to practice areas such as litigation and trusts & estates, with responsibilities including advising clients, drafting documents, and collaborating with a firm-wide team. Base salary ranges from $90,000 to $130,000 annually, DOE.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in New York State or eligible for admission on motion.
• At least two years of relevant legal experience preferred; other levels may be considered.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Sound professional judgment and careful attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and remain organized.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong client-service and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other standard legal software.

Responsibilities

• Advising and representing clients on a broad range of practice-specific legal matters.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements, pleadings, transactional and closing documents, estate-planning documents, and other legal instruments.
• Conducting legal research and preparing clear, practical written analyses.
• Communicating regularly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, government agencies, and other parties.
• Managing matters and deadlines with appropriate attorney and staff support.
• Collaborating with attorneys and professionals across the firm’s offices and practice groups.
• Traveling to branch offices, courts, client locations, or other sites as client and business needs require.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Independence

Client service

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

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

The role offers exposure to practice areas such as litigation and trusts & estates, with responsibilities including advising clients, drafting documents, and collaborating with a firm-wide team. Base salary ranges from $90,000 to $130,000 annually, DOE.