Careers at Passalacqua & Associates, LLC

Summer Associate Program

Our summer associate program is designed primarily for students who have just completed their first year of law school.  However, second year law students are also welcome to apply.

As a summer associate, you will work closely with our attorneys and paralegals on complex legal matters, providing you with invaluable, real-world experience and insight into the day-to-day of a major central New York law firm. We provide assignments from all our practice areas so that you can experience criminal, DWI, and personal injury cases. Work is assigned based on your preferences and you will be encouraged to seek work informally by meeting with attorneys from those practice areas that you want to learn more about. 

Summer associates learn on the job as generalists across our practice areas, working alongside practicing lawyers and paralegals, while also attending formalized training programs. You will have opportunities to observe client conferences, negotiation sessions, trial practice and much more.

Applications should include a cover letter, updated resume, contact information for at least two references, and a writing sample.  Materials may be sent to [email protected].

Summer associate positions are pro-bono.

Undergraduate Internship Program

Our undergraduate internship program is open to college juniors and seniors.  Sophomore applications will also be considered depending upon position availability.  Interns will work with attorneys and paralegals in our criminal and personal injury departments.  Undergraduate internship positions are pro-bono.  However, academic credit may be awarded if approved by the intern’s college or university.

For the first four days interns will shadow with our intake/sales staff to see how we begin the process of retaining both personal injury and criminal clients.  On days five and six, interns will be trained by our intake/sales staff on our various systems and programs, along with the basics of criminal/personal injury interdepartmental communications.  Starting on day seven, interns will act as a member of the department to which they were assigned and will be trained by a paralegal to have several primary duties.

Following the period of initial training, interns will attend all team department meetings.  When time and circumstances permit, attorneys will have interns accompany them to their court appearances.

To apply for an undergraduate internship, please submit a cover letter, an updated resume, and contact information for at least two references to [email protected].

High School Shadowing Opportunities

Open to high school juniors and seniors, our shadowing opportunities provide students interested in careers in law with the option of spending time with members of our firm learning the intricacies of criminal defense and personal injury law.  

Shadowing can take place over the course of a few hours to a few days, depending on whether the program is being organized by a local high school or BOCES, as well as the students’ individual interests.  Occasionally students will reach out to us directly, and we are always eager to accommodate their request if we can.

For more information on our shadowing opportunities please contact the firm directly at [email protected], or call 315.500.6425.

Joining the Team 

We believe everyone is entitled to the best possible representation. Our unique combination of experience, expertise, and empathy delivers the best possible outcome for each case because we take pride in serving others and contributing to a higher cause. Passalacqua & Associates, LLC is an integral part of this community because we fully commit to every team member, every client, every case, and every issue that calls to us. In doing so, we hold true to the feeling that the status quo of today is no longer acceptable tomorrow.

Core Beliefs

• At Passalacqua & Associates, LLC, integrity is not just a word but a way of life. Our team believes in upholding ethical standards and moral principles, even when no one is watching. This unwavering dedication to integrity sets us apart from others in the industry and earns us the trust and respect of our clients and partners.
• At Passalacqua & Associates, LLC, community engagement is not just a buzzword but a fundamental aspect of our operations. We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration when it comes to making a meaningful impact on society. By fostering a culture of inclusivity and participation, we ensure that every team member is actively involved in various community initiatives and projects.
• Communication plays a pivotal role at Passalacqua & Associates. We recognize that effective communication is essential for building strong relationships, both internally among team members and externally with clients and partners. By prioritizing clear and open communication channels, we ensure that information flows seamlessly, ideas are shared collaboratively, and feedback is received constructively. 
• Passalacqua & Associates, LLC upholds a core value of candor in all aspects of our business operations. Candor, defined as the quality of being open and honest, is deeply ingrained in the firm’s culture and is reflected in our interactions with clients, partners, and employees.
• Extreme ownership emphasizes taking full responsibility for everything within one’s world, whether it be successes or failures. At Passalacqua & Associates, LLC, our employees are encouraged to embody this value in every aspect of their work, from client interactions to project outcomes.

Have we piqued your interest?  If you are a hard-working attorney, paralegal, or legal assistant, with a passion for protecting clients’ rights, we want to hear from you. Our firm offers a dynamic and challenging work environment, competitive salary and benefits package with matching 401k, and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

To formally apply, send a resume and cover letter to [email protected].