Leighton, Katz & Drapeau, LLC, in Vernon, CT, is adding a full time paralegal or legal assistant to our firm. Practice areas are workers’ compensation and personal injury. Candidates residing east of the Connecticut River are preferred. Experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate who is motivated to learn.
Requirements:
- 2-4 years’ of office work experience; law office experience a plus with income commensurate with experience.
- Knowledge of, and experience with, workers’ compensation and personal injury.
- Highly organized and tech savvy, with ability to work in a digital office.
- Detail driven with an ability to prioritize and work at a fast pace on a large volume of files.
- Specific interest in law and helping our clients get a fair and just resolution.
We offer:
- Outstanding work environment and positive, family-first firm culture.
- Mentoring from highly regarded senior attorneys and paralegals.
- Stimulating professional growth.
- Long-term stability.
- Competitive salary and full benefits package including paid holidays, sick days & vacation, health insurance, 401(k)/pension, profit sharing and long-term disability insurance.
- Wages range from $18.00 per hour - $30.00+ per hour, depending on experience.
- Free on-site parking.
- Limited remote work available, as needed (You are expected to work a 37.5 hour work week, with the option of either a half day on Friday or one full remote day per week).
If interested:
- Carefully review our websites at CTInjuryLawyers.com and JimKatzFamilyLaw.com.
- Send a complete resume with wage requirements and, if you wish, a cover letter telling us how and why we would be a good fit for you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person