Join the Ferrara Fiorenza PC Team!
Ferrara Fiorenza PC is a regional law firm with an exclusive focus on education and employment law. Our work has a direct impact on students, schools, and communities across New York State. We advise clients on complex issues, support public institutions, and help shape the policies that guide education and workplace practices every day.
Our attorneys take pride in the responsibility that comes with this work. We are trusted legal advisors, thought partners, and problem solvers who approach every matter with professionalism and care.
Ferrara Fiorenza was founded in 1994 with a clear vision. From the beginning, the goal was to build a law firm that approached education and employment law with a deeper sense of purpose and partnership. The founding team set out to do things differently, to be more responsive, more collaborative, and more committed to the people they served.
The culture here is grounded in professionalism, shared responsibility, and a deep respect for both the work and the people doing it. We frequently collaborate across offices and practice areas to ensure clients receive thoughtful, informed counsel.
If you’re looking for meaningful legal work and a team that values collaboration, integrity, and shared purpose, we invite you to learn more about a career at Ferrara Fiorenza.
Employment Law
Our practice is dedicated exclusively to the representation of employers in all aspects of employment and labor relations law.
This highly regulated environment demands representation based on strategic solutions tailored to the needs and objectives of each employer. We recognize the importance of both leadership and compliance in organizational success.
Our team provides practical day-to-day counsel, promotes effective management through policy development and training, and strives to position our clients to avoid litigation through proactive counseling, comprehensive training programs, and frequent legal updates and alerts. We believe this approach enhances our clients’ ability to focus on their core mission.
We are experienced litigators. When necessary, we vigorously represent and defend the interests of our clients in judicial and administrative forums, as well as in mediation and arbitration.
Core Employment Law Services:
• Employment Law Defense
• HR Management and Solutions
• Labor Relations
• Training
Education Law
We encourage a proactive and preventative approach to promoting and maintaining a safe, productive and efficient environment for educating students and serving the school community. We offer a blend of expertise and practical advice resulting from years of hands-on business and operational management experience. We analyze and work to resolve a diverse array of unique and routine challenges confronted by Boards of Education and administrators.
We foster a collaborative relationship and approach our representation from the perspective of our clients’ goals. We take great pride in providing timely responses to our clients’ legal issues. We are cognizant of our clients’ desire to maintain both a positive public image and judicious use of district funds in avoiding or managing litigation (whether in court or in other administrative proceedings).
We provide individualized client guidance as well as client-centered training events, briefings, monthly newsletters and legal alerts to assist our clients with navigating the many complex statutes and administrative regulations impacting school operations and administration.
Core Educational School Law Services
• Boards of Education
• Boards of Education Policy Services
• Special Education
• Personnel Issue
• Labor Relations and Employment
• Capital Projects
• Constitutional Law Matters
• Litigation
• Tax Certiorari & Pilot Agreements
• Procurement
• Student Issues
• Business Matters & Revenue Enhancements
• Open Meetings & FOIL
• In-Service Training
• Monthly Newsletters & Client Alerts
Our Culture
At Ferrara Fiorenza, we work as one team. Firm-wide collaboration is central to how we operate. Attorneys rely on one another, share expertise, and work together to solve problems and deliver excellent results for our clients.
Whether you're walking into someone’s office or reaching out through Teams, questions are welcomed, and support is offered without hesitation. Everyone understands that the work we do is important and that we do it better together.Ferrara Fiorenza has been named one of the Central New York Business Journal’s Best Places to Work every year since 2019. It reflects the firm’s strong culture, shared values, and supportive environment.
The Work We Do
Ferrara Fiorenza provides legal counsel in all aspects of education and employment law. Our attorneys support school districts, BOCES, and private sector employers across New York State with responsive, strategic, and practical legal advice.
In the education space, we advise administrators and Boards of Education on a wide range of school law matters. These include labor and employment issues, student services, contracts, regulatory compliance, and litigation. We help school leaders navigate complex challenges while keeping the focus on students, sound governance, and equity.
On the employment side, we support both public and private employers through every stage of the employment relationship. Our attorneys guide clients through policy development, workplace management, dispute resolution, and compliance. We aim to reduce risk and strengthen leadership with clear, real-world solutions.
Our attorneys are active contributors to the field. We are regularly called on to lead trainings, present at conferences, and publish legal alerts and updates for school districts and employers across the state. We work closely with our clients, stay ahead of emerging issues, and help develop long-term strategies that work.
What Guides Our Work
At Ferrara Fiorenza, our work is grounded in a shared set of principles. These values shape how we serve our clients, support our colleagues, and continue to grow as a firm:
• Exclusive focus on education and employment law
• Proactive, client-centered solutions
• Thoughtful advocacy rooted in practical experience
• Integrity, professionalism, and responsiveness
• A collaborative culture where people grow and contribute
Who Thrives Here
The people who thrive at Ferrara Fiorenza are proactive, collaborative, and take pride in delivering excellent work. They value integrity, seek out challenges, and care deeply about the clients and communities we serve.
Ferrara Fiorenza is a place for those who:
• Take initiative and ownership
• Value teamwork and collaboration
• Are energized by solving complex legal challenges
• Want to continue learning and growing
• Hold themselves to a high standard of client service
If you’re looking for a firm where your work matters and your voice is heard, we invite you to explore a future with us.
Career Growth and Mentorship
Whether you're preparing for partnership or building your expertise in a new area of law, your growth is supported here. New attorneys are encouraged to contribute early and often through casework, presentations, publications, and client engagement.
We offer CLE support, professional development stipends, and opportunities to present at regional and statewide events, including our own annual School Law Conference.
We also hold regular partnership meetings where all voices are welcome. Our structure promotes openness and inclusion in decision-making.
Associates are given meaningful opportunities early in their careers. From client meetings and contract drafting to hearings and negotiations, our associate attorneys gain experience across a wide range of matters. Partners are accessible and invested in each associate’s development, offering support while also encouraging autonomy. The goal is to help every attorney grow into a confident, capable practitioner.
Open Roles and Lateral Opportunities
We are always looking to connect with talented professionals who demonstrate integrity, initiative, and a strong commitment to client service. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced candidate considering a lateral move, Ferrara Fiorenza offers a collaborative environment where you can grow and make an impact.
We hire for a range of roles, including legal assistants, paralegals, associates, and attorneys in our East Syracuse, Rochester, and Binghamton offices. We actively welcome lateral opportunities and encourage experienced professionals to reach out, especially those with backgrounds in education or employment law. If our work aligns with your experience or interests, we would be glad to start a conversation.
Please take a moment to review our current openings and see if any positions are a good fit for you. Even if you don’t see an open role that matches your experience, we invite you to contact us.
Current Openings
Ferrara Fiorenza, PC Seeking to Add Experienced Attorneys to its Growing Construction Law Team!
Our Construction Law practice continues to grow and presents an exciting opportunity for knowledgeable attorneys. We welcome the opportunity to meet – even informally - with attorneys in this practice area to explore whether joining our firm might be right for them.
Who We Are:
Ferrara Fiorenza’s 25+ attorneys are dedicated solely to representing the interests of public-school districts and employers of all types. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have been a focused legal practice committed to going above and beyond in serving the interests of our clients.
Our construction law practice continues to expand, and we are actively seeking experienced attorneys who are looking to take their career to the next level. Our success is built upon our goals of hiring, developing, and retaining exemplary leaders in our practice area. We are committed to achieving these goals while creating a work environment where every attorney and staff member is valued, heard, and empowered to fulfill their potential in the legal profession.
We promote a work culture of collaboration, mutual respect, and inclusiveness, which encourages individuals to thrive personally and professionally while respecting work-life balance.
Position Description:
Attorneys in this position can expect to provide legal counsel and representation to school district and BOCES clients on their capital construction projects, including drafting architect contracts; construction management contracts, assisting with preparation of bid documents , assist school districts with bid awards; construction administration and close out of projects. Attorneys will also help to resolve disputes on capital projects.
Qualifications:
Our ideal candidate will be a member of the New York State Bar, possess at least 3+ years’ experience in construction law, knowledge of the AIA Contract Documents, demonstrate strong writing and research skills, the ability to effectively communicate with and advocate for clients, and thrive in a collaborative, teamwork environment.
Salary:
The anticipated compensation for the experienced construction law attorney we seek, depending on experience, education and other relevant background and skills is $110,000 to $160,000.
Benefits:
Competitive salary, 401(k) Plan with Firm contributions, annually funded Profit Sharing Plan, disability and life insurance, health insurance, dental, vision and other benefits.
More About the Firm:
We are honored to be recognized as one of CNY’s Best Place to Work every year since 2019, the first year we sought this distinction. Our attorneys are often considered thought leaders in their fields of practice. The Firm is based in East Syracuse, New York, with offices in Rochester and Binghamton. We dedicate our practices to serving public schools and employers of all types, and, as such, we work on meaningful, and gratifying matters every day.
For our public school clients, our representation, advice and counsel are always intended to improve the quality of our public schools and the overall education of our children. Whether working on a school construction project, matters impacting special education, constitutional questions related to separation of church and state, reviewing school safety plans, or guiding a Board of Education through the granting of tenure, we strive to ensure our efforts will yield a better and safer educational environment for our children.
If you could thrive in this collegial and collaborative law firm environment, we encourage you to send your resume along with a cover letter to the contact below.
Please reach out to our Office Administrator, Katherine Senn to explore whether an informal meeting makes sense, or submit a resume and cover letter to: kasenn@ferrarafirm.com.
Ferrara Fiorenza, PC Seeking to Add Attorneys to its Growing Education Law Team
Who We Are:
Ferrara Fiorenza’s 25+ attorneys are dedicated solely to representing the interests of public school districts, BOCES and employers of all types. We are celebrating our 30th Anniversary as a focused legal practice committed to going above and beyond in serving the interests of our clients. Our success is built upon our goals of hiring, developing, and retaining exemplary attorneys in the fields of education and employment law. We are committed to achieving these goals while creating a work environment where every attorney and staff member is valued and empowered to fulfill their potential in the legal profession.
We promote a work culture of collaboration, mutual respect, and inclusiveness, which encourages individuals to thrive personally and professionally while respecting work-life balance.
Position Description:
Attorneys in this position will provide legal counsel with respect to all aspects of school district and BOCES operations. The position will include research, writing, and providing counsel to clients. Attorneys may be involved in business and contract work, employment and student matters, administrative, State and Federal hearings, as well as in our expanding school construction practice area.
Qualifications:
Our ideal candidate will be a member of the New York State Bar, possess a background in education law, strong writing and research skills, the ability to effectively communicate with and advocate for clients, and thrive in a collaborative work environment.
Salary Information:
The anticipated salary range for our advertised Associate Attorney positions, depending on education background, skills and experience is $80,000 to $125,000 (plus bonus opportunities ranging from $5,000 - $20,000 annually).
Benefits:
Competitive salary, 401(k) plan with Firm contributions, annual profit sharing, life insurance, health insurance, dental, vision and other benefits.
More About the Firm:
We are honored to be recognized as one of CNY’s Best Place to Work for the past five years. Our attorneys are often considered thought leaders in their fields of practice. The Firm is based in East Syracuse, New York, with offices in Rochester and Binghamton. We dedicate our practice to serving public school districts, BOCES and employers of all types, and work on meaningful, gratifying matters every day.
Whether working on a school construction projects, matters impacting special education, constitutional questions related to separation of church and state, reviewing school safety plans, or guiding a Board of Education through the granting of tenure, we strive to ensure our efforts will yield a better and safer educational environment for our children.
For employers, our representation, advice and counsel are intended to assist in promoting positive and successful workplaces. We defend employment matters, assist with legal compliance, and help promote a fair and thriving workplace. Whether providing defense in court or in an administrative proceeding, drafting an employment agreement, conducting a harassment investigation, analyzing overtime exemptions, or negotiating a labor contract, we strive to ensure that our efforts help our employers thrive.
If you could thrive in this collegial and collaborative law firm environment, we encourage you to send your resume along with a cover letter to the contact below.
Please submit cover letter and resumes to Katherine Senn, Office Administrator, kasenn@ferrarafirm.com.
Ferrara Fiorenza, PC Seeking to Add Experienced Attorneys to its Growing Employment Law Team
Our employment and labor relations practice continues to grow and presents an exciting opportunity for knowledgeable attorneys. We welcome the opportunity to meet – even informally - with attorneys in this practice area to explore whether joining our firm might be right for them.
Who We Are:
Ferrara Fiorenza’s 25+ attorneys are dedicated solely to representing the interests of public school districts and employers of all types. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have been a focused legal practice committed to going above and beyond in serving the interests of our clients.
Our labor relations and employment law practice continues to expand, and we are actively seeking experienced attorneys who are looking to take their career to the next level. Our success is built upon our goals of hiring, developing, and retaining exemplary leaders in our practice area. We are committed to achieving these goals while creating a work environment where every attorney and staff member is valued, heard, and empowered to fulfill their potential in the legal profession.
We promote a work culture of collaboration, mutual respect, and inclusiveness, which encourages individuals to thrive personally and professionally while respecting work-life balance.
Position Description:
Attorneys in this position can expect to provide legal counsel and representation to employers with respect to all aspects of employment law and labor relations matters, including counseling and training clients on applicable laws and regulations. Attorneys will defend clients in various administrative proceedings and in State or Federal Court when necessary.
Qualifications:
Our ideal candidate will be a member of the New York State Bar, possess at least 3+ years’ experience in labor and employment law, demonstrate strong writing and research skills, the ability to effectively communicate with and advocate for clients, and thrive in a collaborative, teamwork environment.
Salary:
The anticipated compensation for the experienced employment and labor relations attorney we seek, depending on experience, education and other relevant background and skills is $110,000 to $160,000.
Benefits:
Competitive salary, 401(k) Plan with Firm contributions, annually funded Profit Sharing Plan, disability and life insurance, health insurance, dental, vision and other benefits.
More About the Firm:
We are honored to be recognized as one of CNY’s Best Place to Work every year since 2019, the first year we sought this distinction. Our attorneys are often considered thought leaders in their fields of practice. The Firm is based in East Syracuse, New York, with offices in Rochester and Binghamton. We dedicate our practices to serving public schools and employers of all types, and, as such, we work on meaningful, and gratifying matters every day.
For our public school clients, our representation, advice and counsel are always intended to improve the quality of our public schools and the overall education of our children. Whether working on a school construction project, matters impacting special education, constitutional questions related to separation of church and state, reviewing school safety plans, or guiding a Board of Education through the granting of tenure, we strive to ensure our efforts will yield a better and safer educational environment for our children.
For employers, our representation, advice and counsel are intended to assist in promoting positive and successful workplaces. We defend employment matters, assist with legal compliance, and help promote a fair and thriving workplace. Whether providing defense in court or in an administrative proceeding, conducting a myriad of employment related training, drafting an employment agreement, conducting a harassment investigation, analyzing overtime exemptions, or negotiating a labor contract, we strive to ensure that our efforts help our employers thrive.
If you could thrive in this collegial and collaborative law firm environment, we encourage you to send your resume along with a cover letter to the contact below.
Please reach out to our Office Administrator, Katherine Senn to explore whether an informal meeting makes sense, or submit a resume and cover letter to: kasenn@ferrarafirm.com.
Ferrara Fiorenza, PC is Seeking to Add Attorneys to its Growing Litigation Team
Who We Are:
Ferrara Fiorenza’s 25+ attorneys are dedicated solely to representing the interests of public school districts and employers of all types. We are celebrating our 30th Anniversary as a focused legal practice committed to going above and beyond in serving the interests of our clients. Our success is built upon our goals of hiring, developing, and retaining leaders in education and employment law. We are committed to achieving these goals while creating a work environment where every attorney and staff member is valued, heard, and empowered to fulfill their potential in the legal profession.
We promote a work culture of collaboration, mutual respect, and inclusiveness, which encourages individuals to thrive personally and professionally while respecting work-life balance.
Job Description:
Attorneys in this position will primarily represent and assist in the representation of clients in State and Federal Court, and administrative proceedings. Based on the level of experience, we are seeking an attorney who will conduct investigation and discovery through trial preparation and court proceedings, including preparing discovery demands, conducting depositions, preparing motions and negotiating settlements, and representing clients at trial. Providing general advice and counsel to our clients will be part of this position as well.
Qualifications:
Our ideal candidate will be a member of the New York State Bar, possess strong research and writing skills, the ability to effectively communicate with and advocate for clients, and thrive in a collaborative, teamwork environment.
Salary Information:
The anticipated salary range for our advertised Associate Attorney positions, depending on education background, skills and experience is $80,000 to $125,000 (plus bonus opportunities ranging from $5,000 - $20,000 annually).
Benefits:
Competitive salary, 401(k) plan with Firm contributions, annual profit sharing, life insurance, health insurance, dental, vision and other benefits.
More About the Firm:
We are honored to be recognized as one of CNY’s Best Place to Work for the past five years. Our attorneys are often considered thought leaders in their fields of practice. The Firm is based in East Syracuse, New York, with offices in Rochester and Binghamton. We dedicate our practices to serving public schools and employers of all types, and, as such, we work on meaningful, and gratifying matters every day.
For our public school clients, our representation, advice and counsel are always intended to improve the quality of our public schools and the overall education of our children. Whether working on a school construction project, matters impacting special education, constitutional questions related to separation of church and state, reviewing school safety plans, or guiding a Board of Education through the granting of tenure, we strive to ensure our efforts will yield a better and safer educational environment for our children.
For employers, our representation, advice and counsel are intended to assist in promoting positive and successful workplaces. We defend employment matters, assist with legal compliance, and help promote a fair and thriving workplace. Whether providing defense in court or in an administrative proceeding, drafting an employment agreement, conducting a harassment investigation, analyzing overtime exemptions, or negotiating a labor contract, we strive to ensure that our efforts help our employers thrive.
If you could thrive in this collegial and collaborative law firm environment, we encourage you to send your resume along with a cover letter to the contact below..
Please submit cover letter and resumes to Katherine Senn, Office Administrator, kasenn@ferrarafirm.com.
Ferrara Fiorenza Law Firm is seeking a motivated legal assistant/ paralegal. We provide a rewarding work environment with competitive salary and benefits. CNY Best Places to Work recipient from 2019 through 2023.
Responsibilities:
Draft and revise documents
Provide general support to attorneys.
Schedule and maintain attorney calendars.
Filing, and other administrative tasks.
Draft and revise documents.
Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years of legal experience.
Proficiency in Office 365 – Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple assignments in an accurate and timely manner.
Benefits:
Competitive salary, 401(k) plan with Firm contributions, annual profit sharing, life insurance, excellent health insurance, dental, vision and other benefits.
Salary Range:
The anticipated salary range for our advertised Legal Assistant/Paralegal positions, depending on education background, skills and experience is $18.00/hour to $31.00/hour (plus bonus opportunities ranging from $800 to $2500 annually).
Ferrara Fiorenza Law Firm seeks a summer law clerk with a strong academic record to join our dynamic and expanding school and employment law practice. Openings in the Syracuse, Rochester or Binghamton office. CNY Best Places to Work recipient.
Responsibilities:
Will work with several attorneys daily and manage your workload based on current demand.
Research and legal writing.
Assist with preparation for trials and administrative hearings.
Assist with lawyer legal presentations and in-service programs on various education and employment lay areas.
Qualifications:
Must have completed your second year of law school
Strong organizational and communication skills
Salary Range:
The anticipated salary range for this position, depending on skills and experience is $23.00/hour to $25.00/hour.
Contact Us
If you're interested in learning more about Ferrara Fiorenza, or if you would like any additional information about our open positions or lateral opportunities, please reach out to Katherine Senn.