Senior Family Law Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Cannon & Associates is seeking a Senior Family Law Paralegal to join our Edmond team of Fierce Advocates.

We are not a traditional law firm. We are a team of professionals committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of clients while building a workplace where people are challenged, supported, and valued. Our Family Law team helps clients navigate some of the most difficult and emotional experiences they will ever face, and we are committed to providing exceptional service with compassion, professionalism, and integrity.

The Senior Paralegal we hire will be a leader on our Family Law team: a trusted partner to our attorneys, a steady guide for clients, and a mentor who helps shape the culture of our team. This role is for a seasoned professional who can own complex matters from intake to resolution with minimal oversight, and who takes equal pride in developing the paralegals and legal assistants around them. The ideal candidate brings deep Oklahoma family law experience, sound judgment, and polished communication skills, along with the patience to teach, the confidence to lead by example, and a real commitment to building a team where people want to stay and grow.

At Cannon & Associates , we believe great results come from great people working together. We value teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and leveraging technology to better serve clients. If you are looking for a firm where your experience is recognized, your leadership shapes the people around you, and your professional growth is supported, we would love to hear from you.

Compensation:

$55,000 - $75,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

Senior Case Management & Attorney Partnership

• Own a complex Family Law caseload with minimal oversight, supporting attorneys across all phases of divorce, custody, paternity, support, guardianship, adoption, protective order, and prenuptial agreement matters

• Independently draft pleadings, motions, discovery, financial affidavits, parenting plans, decrees, and correspondence for attorney review, producing work product that needs minimal revision

• Lead trial and hearing preparation from start to finish, including exhibits, witness coordination, subpoenas, and trial notebooks

• Analyze discovery and financial records, prepare asset and debt summaries and child support computations, and flag issues and strategy considerations for attorneys

• Manage court deadlines and docket calendars, monitor OSCN filings, and proactively keep attorneys informed of case developments

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, helping them feel heard, understood, and supported, and handle escalated or sensitive client situations with professionalism and care

Mentorship & Team Development

• Mentor, train, and coach paralegals and legal assistants, serving as the go-to resource for questions on Oklahoma family law procedure and firm best practices

• Assist in onboarding for new paralegals and legal assistants, helping them learn our systems, standards, and client-service expectations

• Review drafts and work product from junior team members and provide clear, constructive, and encouraging feedback

• Help balance workload across the support team and identify where teammates need additional training or support

• Partner with attorneys and firm leadership on team member growth, performance, and readiness for added responsibility

Culture & Firm Leadership

• Model the firm’s Core Values of   Fierce  Advocacy, Truth  in  Love,  Extreme  Ownership, Relentless  Execution, Eat  the  Frog, and Every  Role  Matters in daily work

• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and supportive team environment where people feel both challenged and valued

• Lead by example with a positive, solutions-focused attitude in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Champion continuous improvement by refining team workflows, templates, checklists, and Clio processes, and documenting best practices for others to follow

• Take an active role in team meetings, quarterly retreats, and firm initiatives, and help welcome and integrate new team members

• Maintain strict confidentiality and ethical standards, and set the example for the team in handling sensitive information

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of paralegal experience, with a substantial focus on Oklahoma family law (required)

• Expert understanding of Oklahoma family law procedures, legal terminology, and court rules

• Proven ability to manage complex cases and a high-volume caseload independently

• Demonstrated experience with trial preparation and discovery management

• Experience mentoring, training, or leading paralegals or legal support staff strongly preferred

• A natural teacher and coach who gives constructive feedback and enjoys helping others succeed

• Emotional intelligence, steadiness under pressure, and a team-first, servant leadership mindset

• Exceptional organizational abilities and attention to detail

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with professional and compassionate client communication

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and comfort learning and teaching new technology

• Experience with OSCN and Clio Manage strongly preferred

• Paralegal certificate or degree preferred

About Company
Why Cannon & Associates?

We are a high-volume Family Law and Criminal Defense firm dedicated to advocating for clients with skill, compassion, and determination. Our team thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, and client success is our ultimate goal.

We are proud to be recognized as the Best Law Firm in OKC for 2025 , and that success comes from our people. Our mission-driven culture reflects our Core Values of Integrity, Teamwork, Compassion, Excellence, Servant Leadership, and Justice. We prioritize work-life balance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Performance-based bonuses tied to growth and ROI

• 401(k) with company match

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of PTO , and we want you to use it

• Structured Mentorship & Growth

• Quarterly team retreats and a collaborative, mission-focused culture