Hinckley Allen

Construction Associate Attorney

Hinckley Allen Boston, MA

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Melanie Harrison

Melanie Harrison

Senior Legal Recruitment & Professional Development Manager at Hinckley Allen

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 at least three (3) 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 the Legal Talent Management Team (LTM@hinckleyallen.com). Please submit cover letter and resume.



Hinckley Allen is a multiservice law firm offering a full range of legal services and pragmatic business advice to regional, national and international clients, with practices including Construction, Corporate, Litigation, Real Estate, and Trusts & Estates. With our longstanding reputation for creating lasting, meaningful business relationships, we are more than just a law firm. We are a law firm that truly and fully engages with our clients.www.hinckleyallen.com


Hinckley Allen is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Individuals seeking employment at Hinckley Allen are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases. To that end, Hinckley Allen is voluntarily participating in Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Rule 4.0 initiative, which measures and seeks to increase diversity within law firms. Providing your data during the application process will help us with achieving that goal and with meeting reporting/recordkeeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. Providing your data is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be treated confidentially.


Hinckley Allen does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Hinckley Allen without having a Hinckley Allen placement agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of Hinckley Allen.

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Legal
  • Industries

    Law Practice

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