Careers at CCK
- Named one of Rhode Island’s Best Places to Work for 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, & 2022 by the Best Places to Work Group and Providence Business News
- Named to U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Law Firms
- AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell
- Recognized by Super Lawyers ®
CCK is a dynamic, team-oriented, Public Interest law firm, focused on protecting the rights and advancing the interests of our clients. We do rewarding work with a focus on disabled military veterans and their families; a wide range of other individuals who have been denied life, health, and disability benefits; and non-profit organizations. We seek to continue to grow our team of well-qualified and highly motivated individuals who best represent the diversity of our clients and our community.
At CCK, we work every day to foster an environment in which people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities can grow, contribute, and succeed. CCK believes that people thrive when they feel respected, included, and supported. As a team, we actively seek out ways to be a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization for the good of our organization and our community.
Working at CCK
- CCK enjoys firm events to encourage inter-office comradery, fun, and teamwork
- Ongoing professional development and training to ensure a dynamic and enriching work experience
- Dynamic, collaborative, and team-oriented approach to the practice of law, dedicated to excellence and successful results for our clients
- Meaningful public interest work improving the lives of our clients without compromising our core values of integrity, excellence, respect, professionalism, and teamwork
To learn about the benefits offered, visit our benefits page.
Work Culture & Community
“Teamwork is really important at the firm. We work in small collaborative teams. Each team focuses on a particular part of the practice.” – Emma, Managing Attorney
“We have a hybrid work environment, with some people working from home and some working in office. We’ve introduced Fireside Chats, which is a weekly Zoom chat with the whole firm.” – Jenna Zellmer, Partner
Impact of Working with Veterans
“CCK’s efforts.. have left a huge impact on the area of veterans law and on individual veterans and their families.” – Zachary Stolz, Partner
“I feel very fortunate that I can participate in that process for people, that I can actively help them get the benefits they have been seeking, sometimes for decades.” – Maura, Managing Attorney
Wellness & Benefits
“We are always taking into consideration the best way to support our employees and their families.”
“We offer both reliable and affordable benefits; medical, dental and vision.” – Rhonda, HR Director
Leaders in Veterans Law
“We have some of the smartest people in VA law.. it really shows in the meetings and how we approach cases.” – Kevin, Attorney
Work-Life Balance
“We have people on our team who are in college, who are parents, etc. and they’ve always told me the schedule has been very accommodating for them.” – Elizabeth, Administrative Supervisor
Collaboration at CCK
“At the end of the day, we’re all sharing the same goal. And if you’re sharing the same goal, there’s no reason that you shouldn’t get together as a team and work collaboratively and creatively to get the just result that we are all seeking.” – Zachary Stolz, Partner
Providence, Rhode Island
CCK is located in downtown Providence, less than a mile away from the MBTA/Amtrak station. Providence is a small but vibrant and thriving urban setting, home to several colleges and universities including Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence College, and Johnson & Wales University. Providence is home to dozens of New England’s finest restaurants, one of the country’s finest theatres (Trinity Repertory Company), the Providence Performing Arts Center (one of the first destinations for Broadway shows departing New York), Veterans Memorial Auditorium (home to the Rhode Island Philharmonic and Festival Ballet) and beautiful historic neighborhoods (East Side, Armory District, Jewelry District, West End, and Elmwood). In Providence, there truly is something for everyone.
Houston, Texas
The CCK Texas office is located in the Houston Skyline District, the heart of downtown Houston, just blocks from the Red Line on the Light Rail. Described as the most diverse major city in the United States, Houston hosts a fast-growing international community. This populous metropolitan area is home to the world’s largest concentration of medical research organizations and NASA’s Johnson Space Center. In addition, residents and visitors can access a variety of cultural institutions, galleries, and museums. These include the Houston Museum of Natural Science (features dinosaur fossils, a planetarium, and the Cockrell Butterfly Center) and the Museum of Fine Arts (the oldest art museum in Texas and one of the biggest in the US). Houston also boasts a flourishing performing arts scene (e.g., the Music Box Theater, Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar) in the Theater District. Houston, Texas is a booming city that offers options to suit all tastes.
