Paralegal - Family Law

Summary

Burnham Law is an Arizona-based law firm representing clients across several legal practice areas. The Paralegal will organize cases, prepare legal documents, conduct legal research, support attorneys during hearings and trials, manage discovery and filings, and communicate with clients.

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

Skills

• * Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or Paralegal Certificate
• * 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
• * 2+ years of paralegal experience in domestic relations (family law) and/or criminal law preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or Paralegal Certificate
• * 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

Nice to Haves

• * 2+ years of paralegal experience in domestic relations (family law) and/or criminal law preferred

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible work arrangements
• 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