Costello, Cooney & Fearon is seeking a candidate for our
The Summer Associate Program
Costello, Cooney & Fearon, PLLC, a preeminent Upstate New York firm, has a long-standing Summer Associate Program. Located in its Syracuse office, the purpose of the Summer Associate Program is to introduce law students to the practice of law and also to the Firm itself. As part of the Program, Summer Associates will rotate through all the practice areas offered by the Firm, from complex commercial litigation to general municipal counseling, from creditors’ rights and bankruptcy to trusts and estates. Summer Associates will have the opportunity to regularly attend client meetings, trials, depositions, municipal meetings and adjudicatory proceedings, in addition to performing legal drafting, research and writing.
Encouraging a tight-knit culture of support and camaraderie is important to the Firm and so the Summer Associate Program also offers a wide range of networking opportunities. Such opportunities have included baseball games, wine tours, happy hours and coffee hours, golf outings and summer picnics. This allows for Summer Associates to get to know partners, peers and other members the Syracuse legal community in a less formal environment.
Costello, Cooney & Fearon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on race, color, origin of nationality, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or people with differing abilities.
Please contact us at careers@ccf-law.com if you would like to request special accommodations during the interview process.
Benefits and Perks
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
We offer medical plans to employees that deliver better value and better outcomes, including co-pay plans, and HSA-eligible plans. In addition, we offer vision and dental, flexible spending accounts, and more to support your overall well-being.
Savings and Retirement
Our Firm recognizes the importance of saving for retirement and when you join our team, you have the opportunity to participate in our 401(k) Savings Plan.
Life Insurance
If you work full-time, Costello, Cooney & Fearon is proud to provide Basic Life Insurance with AD&D coverage. You do not pay a premium for this coverage.
Employee Supplemental Life Insurance and AD&D
If you work full-time with the Firm, you are eligible to purchase Supplemental Life Insurance coverage. Evidence of Insurability (EOI) may be required for this plan.
Additional Benefits
At Costello, Cooney & Fearon we believe in a comprehensive approach to well-being, which is why we offer a variety of benefits to our employees and their families. As part of our team, you can look forward to Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Aflac® supplemental insurance (accidental, cancer or illness), and more.
Interested in Joining the Team?
At Costello, Cooney & Fearon, we strive to give our professionals the support and space needed to achieve their best, healthiest and most rewarding life–at the office, and at home. Sound like a great fit? Use the form below to submit your interest in the position. While you’re on the journey for new opportunities, consider following us on LinkedIn and Instagram to stay up to date on the most recent happenings at the Firm.