Career Opportunities

Current Opportunities

Lacy Katzen LLP is offering experienced attorneys the opportunity to join its growing team in our beautiful office space in Rochester’s Legacy Tower. We also welcome new practice areas and mergers that will help us to best serve our clients.

(Now Hiring) Litigation Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice Attorney

Experienced Litigation - PI/Med Mal Attorney

Lacy Katzen is a medium size law firm serving clients with a broad range of Legal needs. We work in practice groups drawing on experience from attorneys on the transactional and litigation side of our practice. We seek to add an experienced Litigation Attorney to our firm to work directly with clients to manage personal injury cases from beginning to end. Case types include medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, medical and products liability, motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents, etc. This experienced position drafts pleadings, conducts discovery, including depositions, engages in motion practice, conducts research, and produces writings necessary to prosecute claims. Advises clients, develops litigation strategies, gathers evidence to support claims, prepares legal documents, advocates for clients in court and at mediation, and negotiates with insurance carrier and/or defense counsel. Attorney provides updates and regularly consults with Supervising Attorneys as commensurate with experience. We would like to talk with candidates who hold five (5) years of litigation or related experience and who are licensed to practice law in New York State.

Salary range: $100,000 – $125,000, commensurate with experience

Working at Lacy Katzen

We seek candidates who have strong analytical and problem solving skills, facility with numbers, excellent research, writing and verbal communication skills, ability to manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines and a commitment to client service. We are looking for a self-starter who is highly motivated, disciplined and flexible.

Benefits of Working at Lacy Katzen

Lacy Katzen LLP offers a supportive work culture, competitive salary commensurate with experience. Our full benefits package includes health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and paid holidays. We reward our employees with recognition, parties and events, continuous education opportunities, and growth opportunities.

Our firm is proud to have received recognition as a Democrat and Chronicle Top Workplace for the past eight years consecutively. We attribute this to our great team of people and a supportive, growth oriented and family friendly culture!

(Now Hiring) Commercial Litigation Attorney

Lacy Katzen is a medium size law firm serving clients with a broad range of Legal needs. We work in practice groups drawing on experience from attorneys on the transactional and litigation side of our practice. We seek to add an experienced Commercial Litigation Attorney to our firm. Ideal candidates will have experience preparing pleadings and written discovery, researching and briefing complex issues, presenting oral argument, taking and defending depositions, and possesses prior trial, mediation and arbitration experience. Attorney provides updates and regularly consults with Supervising Attorneys as commensurate with experience. We would like to talk with candidates who hold five (5) years of five years of litigation or related experience and who are licensed to practice law in New York State.

Salary range: $100,000 – $125,000, commensurate with experience.

Working at Lacy Katzen

We seek candidates who have strong analytical and problem solving skills, facility with numbers, excellent research, writing and verbal communication skills, ability to manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines and a commitment to client service. We are looking for a self-starter who is highly motivated, disciplined and flexible.

Benefits of Working at Lacy Katzen

Lacy Katzen LLP offers a supportive work culture, competitive salary commensurate with experience. Our full benefits package includes health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and paid holidays. We reward our employees with recognition, parties and events, continuous education opportunities, and growth opportunities.

Our firm is proud to have received recognition as a Democrat and Chronicle Top Workplace for the past eight years consecutively. We attribute this to our great team of people and a supportive, growth oriented and family friendly culture!

(Now Hiring) Paralegal - Elder Law & Medicaid Planning

We all want to ensure that our loved ones will be well cared for and know that the future our families worked so hard to achieve is secure. That, in essence, is why we are so passionate about Elder Law and Medicaid planning at Lacy Katzen LLP. Our Elder Law and Medicaid planning team tirelessly advocates for clients needing long-term care. We develop a care plan that will provide loved ones with quality care, maintain their quality of life, and protect as much of their assets as the law allows while accessing the appropriate public benefits.

Compensation: $27 – $31 an hour – Full-time

Essential Job Duties

  • Coordinates with banks, financial advisors, CPAs/accountants, care managers, social workers, Department of Social Services, Social Security, Veterans Administration, clients’ family, etc.
  • Researches, gathers, and accurately analyzes bank and financial statements to determine assets and traces all meaningful financial transactions within previous 5 years.
  • Implements asset protection plans created by attorneys and identifies problems that require attorney involvement or intervention.
  • Accurately prepares and completes the various components of the Medicaid application process within required timeframe.
  • Travels to clients in the community (e.g., offices, banks, homes, hospitals, nursing homes, apartments, etc.) as needed.
  • Maintains client file and assists with closing file upon case completion.
  • Maintain time entry of required billable hours.
  • Provides excellent internal and external client service on the telephone and in person according to LK policies.
  • Maintains confidentiality and discretion in client matters.
  • Acts as a team player with projects, overflow work and vacation coverage.
  • Establishes and maintains positive relationships firm-wide.
  • Assumes responsibility for resolving problems and issues that arise, bringing to the attention of the Attorney as needed.
  • Abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.

Required Skills and Abilities

  • Respectable, friendly, and helpful.
  • Produces high quality accurate work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrates excellent client service.
  • New York State Notary, preferred
  • Knowledge of annuities, life insurance, investment products, and income tax.
  • Strong aptitude for numbers – accounting background
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team and ability to work independently and on a proactive basis with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to establish priorities and meet tight deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Proficient computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel & ATO
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Strong organization and time management skills
  • NY State Driver’s license required
  • Must utilize personal vehicle for firm travel
  • Must maintain automobile insurance with a minimum of $100,000 Combined
  • Single Limit Liability Insurance for Bodily Injury and Property Damage

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years’ Paralegal experience preferred.
  • Medicaid or Elder Law paralegal experience preferred.

Benefits of Working at Lacy Katzen

Lacy Katzen LLP offers a supportive work culture, competitive salary commensurate with experience. Our full benefits package includes health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and paid holidays. We reward our employees with recognition, parties and events, continuous education opportunities, and growth opportunities.

Our firm is proud to have received recognition as a Democrat and Chronicle Top Workplace for the past _ NINE _years consecutively. We attribute this to our great team of people and a supportive, growth oriented and family friendly culture!

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule

  • 8-hour shift
  • Day shift

Experience

  • Paralegal: 3 years (Required)
  • Trust & Estates and/or Medicaid Planning: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

If you’re passionate about providing superior legal counsel we’d like to talk to you about joining the Lacy Katzen team.

Since the firm opened its doors in 1950, Lacy Katzen LLP has emphasized a friendly, team-oriented environment. At Lacy Katzen, our greatest asset is our people. We’re proud of our diversity of practice areas, our depth, and the skills that our attorneys and employees offer. These combined assets allow us to consistently provide exceptional service that exceeds our clients’ expectations.

We are proud to be the recipient of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Top Workplaces award since 2015. Dedicated attorneys and staff, coupled with a commitment to our values of Teamwork, Excellence, Ethical Behavior and Fiscal Responsibility makes Lacy Katzen a great place to work.

We seek employees who are professional, ethical and committed to the firm and its clients. Our firm offers a fast-paced, challenging environment where creativity and independence are valued. We also offer a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical and dental plans, 401(k) plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, and paid vacation.

If you are interested in joining the Lacy Katzen LLP team, please forward your resume to jawilliams@lacykatzen.com.

COVID-19 considerations:
The firm is committed to following all state and CDC guidelines.

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Become a Part of Our Team

Lacy Katzen LLP is offering experienced attorneys the opportunity to join its growing team in our beautiful office space in Rochester’s Legacy Tower. We also welcome new practice areas and mergers that will help us to best serve our clients.

Attorneys

The attorneys at Lacy Katzen work together as a team with our paralegals and support professionals to focus on our clients’ needs, providing them with excellent client service at a level that stands out and exceeds their expectations.

Lacy Katzen hires attorneys who are client focused and demonstrate integrity, a strong work ethic, drive and enthusiasm. We look for intelligent attorneys who want challenging legal work and who take the initiative to work independently.

Paralegals

Paralegals are an integral part of the Lacy Katzen team. We value the significant contributions our paralegals make to providing excellent client service. Their legal knowledge contributes to allowing the firm to offer exceptional legal services. We look for candidates who are professional, motivated team players, able to assume a high level of responsibility and committed to quality work.

Support Professionals

Our highly qualified support professionals deliver excellent service to our clients on a consistent basis. With superior knowledge and commitment, they provide invaluable support to the daily functions of the firm.

Teamwork, strong communication skills, flexibility and initiative are a few of the important attributes we look for when hiring support staff.

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