Careers

The attorneys and professional staff at Donovan Hatem work collaboratively in an entrepreneurial atmosphere to resolve complex matters, both small and large. We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset, which is why we work to maintain our collegial environment where attorneys and staff members are approachable and work together to serve our clients.

At Donovan Hatem, our clients are design and construction industry professionals, public and private companies, nonprofit organizations, government entities and individuals. Attorneys at Donovan Hatem take pride in providing focused advice and counsel to minimize risk and exposure for our clients.

Whether you’re just beginning your legal career or you’re an experienced attorney looking for an environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, teamwork, and professional growth, we invite you to learn more about us. We welcome inquiries from those interested in learning more about Donovan Hatem LLP. For additional information regarding opportunities in our Firm, please contact:

Christene Hennessey
chennessey@donovanhatem.com

Open Positions


Attorney

Litigation Associate

We are seeking an experienced attorney to join our Litigation practice in our New York office. With appropriate supervision, the attorney will directly handle construction law matters including but not limited to the defense of design professionals and other commercial litigation matters. The matters are challenging, complex and of substantial exposure. The attorney will work collaboratively with clients, colleagues, experts and claims personnel. Candidates should have 3-5 years’ litigation experience and must be admitted in New York (New Jersey admission is also preferred but not required). In addition, the candidate must have deposition experience, as well as experience with briefing and arguing substantive motions. Please submit salary requirements with resume.

Attorney – A/E Professional Practice Group

Donovan Hatem LLP is seeking two or more attorneys to join its Professional Practice Group, which provides legal counseling, risk management, claims monitoring and dispute resolution services to architects, engineers, construction managers and their professional liability insurers. We provide these services on small and large scale projects in the United States, Canada and elsewhere around the globe. In this role you will be on the forefront of issues facing design and construction professionals, and will evaluate, manage, and provide strategic direction on significant complex disputes and litigation matters. You will also engage in risk management of potential high-value construction/design claims, develop resolution strategies, manage local counsel and collaborate with stakeholders and industry experts to prosecute, defend and resolve complex disputes between sophisticated parties. We currently have opportunities at both the junior and senior attorney levels. Experience in the design and/or construction industry is helpful, but it is not as important as having an intellectual curiosity about modern construction projects that are changing the way that we live and work.

The Professional Practices Group at Donovan Hatem LLP is widely regarded as one of the nation’s finest groups of practitioners providing sophisticated and highly specialized legal counsel to design, construction management and other professionals. We are at the forefront of emerging issues facing design and construction professionals, such as the use of Artificial Intelligence, alternative construction delivery models, and Project specific risk and insurance frameworks

Interested and qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter, including salary requirements to Christene Hennessey at chennessey@donovanhatem.com.

Benefits

Attorney Professional Development

Understanding that superior service to clients begins and ends with highly skilled attorneys, Donovan Hatem is committed to training and development. We believe it is essential to offer best-in-practice training and mentoring to our associates to ensure we provide the highest quality legal services to our clients.

The firm has developed and implemented practice skills and substantive knowledge training programs, as well as a mentoring program aimed at addressing associate professional needs. The goals of the professional development and mentoring programs include continuous improvement of each of our associate’s skills as litigators, counselors, and advocates.

Our formal training programs and professional development initiatives focus on three key elements: education, mentorship, and practical real-world experience. First, we train our associates on specific practice skills and substantive knowledge. Second, we seek out opportunities for associates to observe and learn these skills from our senior attorneys and partners. And third, we provide opportunities for each associate to develop these skills and knowledge through actual practice.

Attorney Mentorship Program

Donovan Hatem’s associate mentoring program focuses on integrating new associates into the firm and their individual practice. Each new associate is assigned a partner mentor responsible for welcoming the new lawyer to the firm, providing guidance on firm policies and procedures, training the associate on firm best practices, coaching with feedback and performance monitoring, and teaching the necessary skills and practice knowledge for continued success.

Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:

  • Health and dental insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan
  • Pretax Flexible Spending Accounts:  medical and dependent care
  • Pretax Commuter Benefit Plan:  parking and transit
  • Four weeks vacation annually
  • Professional development program
  • Mentoring program
  • Paid bar dues
  • Paid associate membership