Paralegal

Burnham Law; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Burnham Law is seeking a paralegal to support multiple practice areas, organize cases, draft documents, and assist attorneys in hearings and trials. The role emphasizes attention to detail, proactive communication with clients, and collaboration with legal teams.

The position can be remote within Colorado with hybrid or on-site options, offering standard benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative, high-performing firm.

Qualifications

• 2+ years paralegal experience in domestic relations or civil litigation preferred.
• Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, and disclosures.
• Assist attorneys with case management, calendaring, deadlines, and trial preparation.
• Maintain and organize electronic case files and documents.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Strong writing

Excellent organization

Client communication

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Filevine

Google Calendaring

Job description

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

• 12737 E. Euclid Dr. Centennial, CO 80111

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) or civil litigation (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

• 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 Colorado), in a hybrid arrangement, or on-site, depending on the needs of the firm. The role offers flexibility; however, during the first 90 days of employment, the Paralegal is expected to be in the office as much as possible for onboarding, training, and team integration. The typical workday is Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM.

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.

Salary: $28.85 - $38.46 per hour