Hill Ward Henderson, an AV-rated, Tampa, Florida law firm seeks qualified attorneys for its Trusts & Estates group. Our senior associate/junior shareholder position requires 5+ years of substantive experience, while our junior associate position requires 1-3 years of experience. Strong preference will be given at both levels to those candidates with an LLM in Taxation or Estate Planning.
These positions require excellent academic credentials, strong communication skills, meticulous drafting ability, and client development potential. Ideal candidates have an engaging personality and an empathetic demeanor, as well as personal presence such that she/he inspires the confidence of sophisticated clients.
The positions offer immediate responsibility and client exposure in a friendly, collegial work environment, an equity partner opportunity, and excellent compensation and benefits. A portable book of business is not required. We have a very active and mature practice. The team is dedicated to the growth and development of its lawyers, providing the candidate with the opportunity to gain experience working on sophisticated matters with complex issues.
Skills Required
- Attorney with 1–3 years of substantive experience for the junior associate position
- Attorney with 5+ years of substantive experience for the senior associate or junior shareholder position
- Excellent academic credentials
- Strong communication skills
- Meticulous drafting ability
- Client development potential
- LLM in Taxation or Estate Planning
- Engaging personality, empathetic demeanor, and professional presence
What We Do
Hill Ward Henderson is a full-service law firm headquartered in Tampa, with an office in Clearwater, serving clients across a broad range of industries and professions. Its more than 100 attorneys provide commercial legal counsel across transactional and litigation disciplines, with capabilities including construction and design, employment law, litigation, and real estate. The firm emphasizes integrity, responsiveness, practical results, and personalized client service.
