Family Law Paralegal

Be the steady hand families can count on.

Kedia Law is a modern, Phoenix‑based family law boutique built on clarity, compassion, and decisive action. We’re a small, fast‑moving team led by a founding attorney with a bold vision and an experienced family law attorney who’s tried the hard cases. If you’re the paralegal people trust when the timeline is tight and the stakes are high, you’ll thrive here.

This startup provides a ground‑floor opportunity to shape systems, elevate client experiences, and grow with a firm that believes great process is an act of care.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Real impact: Your work directly influences outcomes for Arizona families—and the future of our firm.
• Build something: Help design workflows, templates, and playbooks that make matters move.
• Work with purpose: We keep clients informed, calm, and confident at every step.
• Learn fast: Collaborate daily with two attorneys and see the full arc of family law matters—from intake to final orders.

What You’ll Do (the work you’ll own)

Client Care & Case Momentum

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients—set expectations, provide updates, and keep matters moving with empathy and precision.
• Manage case calendars, deadlines, and task lists; anticipate next steps and clear roadblocks before they appear.

Documents that persuade

• Draft, proof, and format pleadings, motions, disclosures, discovery requests/responses, affidavits, settlement agreements, and professional correspondence for attorney review.
• Build and maintain clean templates and checklists for repeatable quality.

Courts, rules, and filings

• E‑file and file in person as needed; ensure compliance with Arizona Law and Superior Court requirements.
• Track service, docket activity, and procedural deadlines with disciplined follow‑through.

Discovery & evidence

• Prepare Disclosures and discovery responses/supplements for attorney review.
• Organize document productions; index exhibits and maintain witness and exhibit lists for hearings, mediation, and trial.
• Review, summarize, and flag key issues from opposing party’s disclosures and discovery.

Hearing & trial support

• Schedule and coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and client meetings.
• Assemble hearing binders and trial notebooks; support attorneys in court as needed.

Operations & billing

• Record billable time accurately; support monthly billing and matter budgeting.
• Contribute to building office systems and SOPs as the firm scales.

What You Bring (how you’ll succeed here)

• Experience: 2+ years as a family law (or civil litigation) paralegal in Arizona.
• Know‑how: Working knowledge of Arizona family law procedures, civil litigation, and local court rules.
• Tools: Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and a case management system (Clio or MyCase).
• Communication: Clear, professional writing; steady, respectful client communication—especially under pressure.
• Organization: Meticulous attention to detail; ability to prioritize and juggle multiple matters without dropping the ball.
• Judgment: You ask questions early, own your work, and deliver reliable results.

Nice to Have

• Bilingual (Spanish) skills.
• Experience mentoring legal assistants or fellow paralegals; interest in building training materials.
• Prior team‑lead or supervisory experience.
• Notary Public (or willingness to obtain).

The Nuts & Bolts

• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; occasional overtime to meet client or court deadlines.
• Environment: On‑site for first 90-days; Hybrid thereafter; We are in Phoenix with a collaborative, startup feel.
• Compensation: $55,000 – $70,000 DOE.

How We Hire

A straightforward process: application → initial 20-minute telephonic or virtual meet and greet with staff → in-person conversation with our attorneys → offer.

Ready to be the calm in the storm?
Send your resume and a cover letter to info@kedialawllc.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Phoenix, AZ 85012 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Phoenix, AZ 85012