Family Law Paralegal

Cantor Law Group; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

30 paid days off annually

Medical Insurance

401(k) with company match

Mentorship and Growth opportunities

Monthly catered breakfasts

Job summary

A leading law firm in Arizona is seeking a Family Law Paralegal. This entry-level position offers competitive compensation starting at $75,000/year plus bonuses. Responsibilities include drafting court filings, managing caseloads, and providing support to attorneys. The firm emphasizes mentorship and professional growth in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Arizona family law paralegal experience.
• Skilled in drafting pleadings and court filings.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team-driven, collaborative environment.
• Draft pleadings and court filings.
• Manage high-volume caseloads.
• Assist with custody disputes and financial disclosures.
• Coordinate with administrative staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational abilities

Multitasking

Drafting pleadings

Knowledge of Arizona filing procedures

File management

Tools

Clio software

Job description

Overview

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Cantor Law Group is Arizona’s leading trial-focused family law firm. We handle high-stakes, complex cases that demand creativity, tenacity, and profound legal knowledge. Our team collaborates daily, prioritizing results, mentorship, and excellence. Our paralegals are an integral part of the team, working in tandem with their assigned attorney in custody disputes, financial disclosures, and property division cases.

Paralegals support attorneys by communicating with clients, decoding voicemails, organizing materials, and helping keep cases on track. Administrative staff handle calendaring, mail, minute entries, and transmittals so paralegals can focus on the case and their professional growth. We value our paralegals as professionals whose opinions and expertise matter.

Responsibilities and Environment

• Work in a team-driven, collaborative environment supporting one attorney per case to provide focused, meaningful results.
• Draft pleadings and court filings with proper attachments and exhibits, in line with Arizona Superior Court procedures.
• Manage high-volume caseloads, maintain accurate file management, and meet daily billing targets.
• Assist with complex custody disputes, financial disclosures, and property division matters.
• Coordinate with administrative staff on calendaring, transmittals, and related tasks to keep cases moving smoothly.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of Arizona family law paralegal experience (required).
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Skilled in drafting pleadings and court filings with proper attachments/exhibits.
• Knowledge of Arizona Superior Court filing procedures.
• Familiarity with Clio software preferred.
• Ability to maintain high-volume caseloads and meet daily billing targets.
• Strong grammar, writing, and file management skills.

What to Expect

We Topgrade to hire top performers. Our process defines success for the role, reviews full career history and achievements, evaluates skills and cultural fit, checks references, and ensures the role matches your talents within a high-achieving team.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Competitive Compensation: From $75,000/year or more, depending on experience, plus an average quarterly bonus of $1,250.
• Time off: 30 paid days off annually, 10 holidays, 15 vacation days, and five personal/sick days.
• Loyalty vacation program: Earn one additional day each year (for five years) and milestone bonuses on major anniversaries.
• Medical Insurance: Cantor Law Group covers 50% of the base plan in the first year and 100% after.
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance: Fully paid by Cantor Law Group.
• 401(k): Company matches 3.5% of contributions.
• Events and meals: Monthly catered breakfasts, bi-weekly family-style lunches, quarterly happy hours, firm outings, and other gatherings; families are encouraged to attend.
• Hybrid Environment: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. After a 90-day probation, option to work two days remotely per week; access to panoramic views and on-site amenities.
• Mentorship and Growth: Weekly training sessions and daily mentorship to help you grow in the paralegal role and expand into more complex areas of law.
• One-on-One Collaboration: You’ll work exclusively with one attorney per case to provide focused support and meaningful outcomes.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Industries: Law Practice

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