Paralegal
About The Position
This Paralegal position is for a collaborative firm that values sound judgment, professional growth, and high-quality legal work. Burnham Law is an elite Colorado- and Arizona-based law firm with a team of top-rated, experienced legal professionals representing clients across a variety of practice areas, including Domestic Relations, Civil Litigation, and Criminal Defense. The firm is a work-hard, play-hard environment that takes pride in delivering excellent results while fostering a positive, energetic, and collaborative workplace. The team values excellence, accountability, professionalism, and teamwork, believing in supporting one another, celebrating wins, and creating an environment where all teammates can grow, succeed, and enjoy working with one another.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or Paralegal Certificate
- 2+ years of paralegal experience in domestic relations (family law) and criminal defense
- Experience with case management software (e.g., Filevine, Google Calendar)
- 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.
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, provide updates, and gather 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 attorneys, legal assistants, and other administrative staff to keep cases moving efficiently.
- Perform other duties assigned to support smooth legal operations.
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
- Work-life balance
- Firm-provided snacks and beverages
- Competitive pay based on qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
