Career Opportunities - Lacy Katzen LLP

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.

Current Opportunities

Lacy Katzen LLP is offering experienced attorneys and staff the opportunity to join the 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.

Paralegal – Personal Injury / Medical Malpractice

Lacy Katzen’s Personal Injury / Medical Malpractice group is a plaintiff-focused practice dedicated to fighting for injured clients against insurance companies and corporate defendants. We are a close-knit, high-energy team that takes pride in achieving meaningful results for the people we represent. We are looking for a seasoned paralegal who shares that commitment.

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Personal Injury / Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of litigation procedures, medical terminology, and complex case management. This position requires the ability to work independently. You will be a primary point of contact for clients throughout the life of their case — from intake through resolution — and will work directly alongside our attorneys on every stage of litigation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, genuinely enjoy working with people who are going through difficult times, and bring exceptional client service and attention to detail, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

Screen new matters
Manage plaintiff personal injury and medical malpractice cases from intake through settlement or trial including deadlines, scheduling, discovery and court filings
Draft and prepare legal documents including:
- Summonses and Complaints
- Bills of Particulars
- Discovery demands and responses
- Basic motions and motion support
- Authorizations and subpoenas
- Trial exhibits and trial binders
Gather and organize medical records, billing records, lien information and expert materials
Coordinate with clients, medical providers, experts, and opposing counsel
Track litigation deadlines, court appearances, depositions, and compliance conferences
Schedule depositions
Assist attorneys with expert exchanges, mediation submissions, and trial preparation
File documents electronically through NYSCEF and maintain accurate electronic and physical case files
Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status and document collection

What we are looking for

Minimum of 5 years of experience in New York plaintiff personal injury and/or medical malpractice litigation
Strong knowledge of New York State filing requirements
Experience and familiarity with NYSCEF
Proficiency in reviewing and organizing medical records
Excellent drafting, organizational, and multitasking skills
Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine ability to connect with clients who are often stressed, injured, or grieving
Excellent written and verbal communication
Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage competing priorities without close supervision
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software

Why Join Us

Direct, meaningful client relationships.
Work alongside experienced trial attorneys on complex, high-value cases
Collaborative team culture
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefit plans
Top work place 11 years running

Salary Range: $27- $35/hour, commensurate with experience.

Join us! Please forward your resume for consideration to jawilliams@lacykatzen.com.

Become a Part of Our Team

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.