Paralegal - Family Law

What Do You Seek? Are you looking to advance your legal career in a role where you can put your paralegal experience and skills to work across a variety of legal matters? Do you value meaningful client support, strong organizational skills, and the opportunity to work alongside attorneys on challenging and impactful cases? If you are looking for a collaborative firm that values sound judgment, professional growth, and high-quality legal work, we want to hear from you! About Burnham Law At Burnham Law, we work hard, support each other, and win together. Burnham Law is an elite Colorado- and Arizona-based law firm with a team of top-rated, experienced legal professionals. The firm represents clients across a variety of practice areas, including Domestic Relations, Civil Litigation, Probate and Estate Planning, and Criminal Defense. We are a work-hard, play-hard firm that takes pride in delivering excellent results while fostering a positive, energetic, and collaborative workplace. Our team values excellence, accountability, professionalism, and teamwork. We believe in supporting one another, celebrating wins, and creating an environment where all teammates can grow, succeed, and enjoy working with one another. Locations This Paralegal position may be based in the following Arizona office: 136 Grove Ave Prescott, AZ 86301 What You'll Do As a Paralegal, you will play a critical role in organizing cases, preparing legal documents, supporting your team in hearings and trial preparation, and communicating with clients. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, highly organized, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced legal environment. Core Responsibilities Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, disclosures, discovery requests, and correspondence. Assist attorneys with case management, calendaring, deadlines, and trial preparation. Maintain and organize electronic case files and documents within the firm’s case management systems. Communicate professionally with clients, providing updates and gathering information as needed. Conduct legal research using platforms such as Westlaw. Assist with preparing exhibits, binders, witness lists, and trial notebooks. Manage discovery processes, including organizing, reviewing, and summarizing documents. Coordinate court filing, e-filing, and service processes. Support attorneys during hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials. Collaborate with legal assistants and other administrative staff to ensure cases are moving forward efficiently. Perform other duties assigned to support smooth legal operations. Required Qualifications Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or Paralegal Certificate 2+ years of paralegal experience in domestic relations (family law) and/or criminal law preferred Experience with case management software (e.g., Filevine, Google Calendaring) Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills. Excellent organizational and time management abilities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong client communication skills and professional demeanor. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel), Adobe, and Mac products. High attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines. Benefits Burnham Law offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support our team both professionally and personally. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including one fully employer-paid medical plan option, and access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) when enrolled in an HSA-compatible medical plan Ancillary benefits, including life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance Paid and unpaid time off Paid holidays Firm-paid parental leave benefit, in accordance with firm policy and in addition to any applicable state or legally required leave benefits Multiple bonus opportunities Firm-provided quarterly luncheons Monthly lunch-and-learn sessions to support professional growth and mental wellness Employee Assistance Program Opportunities for professional development and growth Firm-branded apparel and team gear - yes, the good kind of firm swag! Flexible work arrangements Work-life balance Firm-provided snacks and beverages This position may be performed remotely (within the state of Arizona), in a hybrid arrangement, or on-site, depending on the needs of the firm, clients, and assigned cases. The role offers flexibility; however, during the first 90 days of employment, the Attorney is expected to be in the office as much as possible for onboarding, training, and integration with the team. The typical workday is Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM. If you're ready to bring your skills and attention to detail to every matter, build your career with a collaborative team, and support clients through some of life's most important legal matters, we encourage you to apply! Burnham Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Burnham Law Firm