Family Law Paralegal

Family law clients love to communicate at 2:00 a.m. in incoherent text chains across platforms on video during exchanges and after their hours-long meeting with the attorney. At DM Cantor Family Law Practice we understand that attorneys are great at arguing but they rely on paralegals to communicate with the clients decode the 3 a.m. voicemails organize the endless screenshots and keep it all from turning into a complete dumpster fire. We know that paralegals are the unsung heroes of family law. While we win you make it look easy.

That is why at DM Cantor Family Law Practice our paralegals are an integral part of the team. We treat our paralegals like professionals and value their opinions and expertise. You wont hear phrases like because Im the attorney or just draft the motion. Our paralegals work in tandem with their assigned attorney at the heart of complex custody disputes financial disclosures and property division cases- and their work makes a measurable difference for our clients. Our paralegals are supported by a team of administrative assistants who handle calendaring mail minute entries and transmittals so they can focus on working the case and growing their legal acumen. Paralegals need support too and we ensure they are provided with it.

DM Cantor Family Law Practice is Arizonas leading trial-focused family law firm. We handle high-stakes complex cases that demand creativity tenacity and profound legal knowledge. Our team collaborates daily combining expertise and insight to deliver the best outcomes for clients. We prioritize results over ego mentorship over hierarchy and excellence over shortcuts. Our cases challenge us our team supports one another relentlessly and our wins are celebrated loudly. At DM Cantor your work will matter every single day.

We want to read about you and why you want to join our firm. Please submit a cover letter. We will not contact you if we do not receive one.

At DM Cantor we offer:

• Competitive Compensation: From $75000/year or more depending on experience. Plus $1250 per quarter average bonus.
• Benefits:
• 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: DM Cantor covers 50% of the base plan in your first year and 100% after.
• Dental Vision and Life Insurance: Employees enjoy dental vision and life Insurance paid fully by DM Cantor.
• 401(k): DM Cantor generously matches 3.5% of employees 401(k) contributions.
• Breakfast is catered for the firm every month Family-style lunches are catered bi-weekly and quarterly happy hours firm outings and other gatherings occur throughout the year. Families and childrens attendance are always encouraged at DM Cantor. We care about our paralegals and their families.
• Hybrid Environment: Paralegals work full-time Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Following their 90-day probationary period paralegals have the option to work one day remotely each week. Many choose to while others prefer the panoramic views of the Phoenix skyline from our penthouse suite and multiple floors in the prestigious Two Renaissance Tower Downtown where employees enjoy endless snacks drinks employee lounges and restaurants in the building and within walking distance.
• Mentorship: DM Cantor Family Law Practice invests in mentorship and strategy sessions to make you a better paralegal not a busier one. Our paralegals receive weekly training sessions and daily mentorship in a collaborative environment. We offer endless opportunities for growth and expansion into more complex areas of the law. Our paralegals help one another provide coverage collaborate on cases enjoy family law and help clients succeed.
• One-on-One Collaboration: Tired of being stretched between multiple attorneys and never-ending administrative tasks As a paralegal at DM Cantor Family Law Practice youll work exclusively with one attorney collaborating closely on every case to provide support solve problems and contribute to meaningful outcomes together. No more last-minute filings dropped on your desk at 5:00 p.m. while the attorney leaves for happy hour. We treat our paralegals like the professionals and people that they are.
• A Team Worth Joining: DM Cantor was ranked #4 in Ranking Arizonas Top Law Firm in Arizona (25 Lawyers or less) for all of Arizona! DM Cantor is an AV-rated Law firm listed in Martindale-Hubbells Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. With a team of 20 attorneys 6 Board-Certified Legal Specialists and over 250 years of combined experience we are Arizonas preferred choice for high-stakes family law representation.

What Were Looking For:

• Minimum 2 years of Arizona family law paralegal experience (required)
• Strong communication organization 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 dont just hire; we Topgrade. We use a Topgrading approach to make sure we hire only top performers. Step by step we: define what success looks like in the role review your full career history and achievements evaluate your skills and fit with our culture check references with past colleagues and make sure this role is the perfect match for your talents all so youre joining a team of other high achievers.

If youre ready to join a prestigious family law firm where your skills are respected your work is impactful and your career path is clear DM Cantor Family Law Practice is the place for you.

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