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Join the Cooper Erving Team
We are the firm of choice for lawyers and professionals who thrive in a team-oriented, collegial culture of meaningful work and real growth. At Cooper Erving, you’ll work side-by-side with devoted colleagues helping clients, communities and each other. Whether you’re an attorney, paralegal or team-member in operations, you’ll find purpose, challenge and support here.
We’re always looking for talented individuals to join our firm. If you’d like to explore what’s possible, please view our current opportunities below.
Current Opportunities
If you’re interested in joining our team, please review our current openings by clicking the arrow below.
Associate Attorney – Albany, NY
Job Title:
Associate Attorney
Cooper Erving & Savage LLP Seeks Associate
The law firm of Cooper Erving & Savage LLP (“Cooper Erving”) seeks litigation associates to join our diversified practice. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Our firm maintains a diverse litigation practice representing employees in civil rights and employment litigation, complex commercial litigation, creditors’ rights and banking litigation, tax certiorari, personal injury, probate, and real property litigation. We also practice in the areas of trust and estate planning, real estate transactions and title, and corporate formation and dissolution.
Cooper Erving is located in Albany, New York, but we handle matters throughout New York State and, often with co-counsel, across the country.
Position Responsibilities
The firm’s diverse practice will require the associate(s) to work within departments and report to supervising attorneys in charge of each area. Associates will assist multiple departments while refining their individual focus through experience, allowing both the firm and associates to develop areas of need and skill.
Associates will handle all aspects of litigation including investigations, research, representation before administrative agencies and in federal and state court, motion practice, legal strategy, complex discovery, management of electronically stored information, client advising, and settlement.
They will also participate in non-litigation matters such as estate planning, real estate, and other business-related transactions including contracts, business formations, and acquisitions.
Associates will work on diverse teams and engage directly with clients and other attorneys.
Experience and Qualifications
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At least two years of legal experience
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Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills with attention to detail
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Clear and persuasive communication skills with diverse clients and professionals
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Excellent organizational and case-management abilities
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Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously
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Teamwork and individual initiative
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Commitment to the firm’s core values: respect, creativity, client-centeredness, and integrity
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Understanding of professional responsibility and ethics
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Law degree from an ABA-accredited institution
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License to practice law (or eligibility to obtain one) in New York
Compensation and Benefits
Cooper Erving offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Salaries range from $75,000 – $100,000, with eligibility for year-end performance bonuses.
Comprehensive benefits include health insurance, a matching 401(k) and profit-sharing program, paid holidays, and paid sick leave. The firm covers 80% of individual health-insurance premiums (approximately $10,000 annually).
How to Apply
If you’re interested in joining Cooper Erving, we invite you to apply by email. Please send the following materials to apply@coopererving.com:
Cover letter
Résumé
Recent writing sample (no more than 10 pages)
Law school transcript
Names and contact information of at least three references
Please include your name and the position title in the email subject line. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly to schedule an interview.
To request a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact
Carlo A. C. de Oliveira, Esq. at apply@coopererving.com or (518) 432-3182.
Inclusion, Diversity & Equal Opportunity
Cooper Erving is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe diversity strengthens our team, enhances our service to clients, and helps attract exceptional talent.
We strive to maintain a culture of mutual respect that celebrates every team member’s strengths. We promote equal opportunity without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, marital status, appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, or credit history.
