Litigation Associate
Our litigators handle a diverse range of cases in areas including health and privacy law, employment discrimination, wrongful termination, and other employment disputes, intellectual property, real estate, construction, guardianship, probate, and general commercial disputes. Deposition and trial experience preferred.
Business Transaction Associate
Our business lawyers enjoy an unusually sophisticated practice that includes entity formation, commercial lending, bond transactions, historic tax credits, and mergers and acquisitions. We also have an active real estate development practice. Candidates must enjoy drafting, attention to detail, and regularly exceeding client expectations. 2-4 years experience preferred.
This is an opportunity to be part of a well-established firm that offers interesting work, great prospects, a collaborative working environment, and competitive benefits. Qualified candidates should be an
- active member of the Massachusetts bar,
- a self-starter with strong academic credentials, excellent oral and written communication skills, and
- be able to manage multiple assignments.
Interested candidates should include a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Managing Partner, Cain Hibbard & Myers PC, 66 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email [email protected].
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Position
Cain Hibbard & Myers, a fast-paced, dynamic law firm, is seeking a smart, energetic, and conscientious legal assistant/paralegal to join our busy business and banking/real estate department in our Pittsfield, Massachusetts location.
Our business and banking/real estate department provides an interesting, wide-range of legal services to individuals and businesses that include, among other services, residential and commercial real estate acquisitions, sales and refinancing transactions involving business purchases, sales and mergers, commercial and construction financings, formation and maintenance of corporations and limited liability companies, real estate and equipment leasing and contract preparation, review and negotiation, as well as probate services, including estate planning and estate and trust administration services.
Applicants should possess the following skills and attributes:
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point)
- The willingness to work as part of a team in a deadline-driven environment and the ability to work independently when necessary
- The ability to follow through on tasks to successful completion
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
- Excellent attention to detail
- The ability to be discreet and observe the strictest standards of confidentiality
The position’s duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Document preparation and editing and completion of forms
- Creation, organization and maintenance of paper and electronic files
- Communication with clients, other law firm staff and attorneys, city/town hall and court officials and others by telephone, email and mail
- Management of attorney calendars, scheduling of meetings and docketing of deadlines
- Participation in security training and education and strict observation of confidentiality requirements
- Collaboration with peers to ensure responsiveness to clients and attainment of high quality service to our clients.
- Participation in staff, department and firm meetings and contribution to departmental initiatives to advance client support goals.
Minimum qualifications: Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Additional qualifications: Prior experience as paralegal or legal assistant preferred.
We offer competitive compensation commensurate with skills and experience, including a strong benefit package, and an enjoyable, supportive team environment.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected] or by mail to Jeneen Poplaski, Director of Administration, Cain Hibbard & Myers PC, 66 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.