Description:
What Do You Seek?Are you looking to advance your legal career in a role where you can put your legal experience and skills to work across a variety of matters? Do you value meaningful client advocacy, strong legal strategy, and the opportunity to handle challenging, high-impact cases? Experience in civil litigation or domestic relations is a plus. 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.
What You'll Do:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Attorney with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver, team player, and strong communicator with a proven track record in civil litigation, domestic relations, probate, estate planning, criminal, and general practice. They are comfortable managing a full caseload, working collaboratively, and delivering high-quality service to clients while upholding firm values and ethical standards.
A client-focused mindset, characterized by a high degree of empathy and professionalism, will enable you to build meaningful relationships and provide the support your clients need during challenging times. Embrace this opportunity to make a difference while working alongside a dedicated team.
Core Responsibilities:
The responsibilities listed below describe the general nature of the role and are not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed
- Provide high-quality, ethical, and compassionate legal representation to clients
- Conduct in-depth research and apply findings strategically to support client matters
- Advocate on behalf of clients in court hearings and other legal proceedings
- Collaborate with colleagues, including senior attorneys and support staff, to ensure comprehensive client service and continuous development
- Manage deadlines and tasks efficiently while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and professionalism
- Participate in internal meetings, case reviews, and firm development initiatives as appropriate
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience practicing law, with a strong background in Family Law
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Licensed and in good standing with the Arizona Bar
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to produce thoughtful and persuasive legal documents
- Strong courtroom and advocacy experience, with confidence in representing clients in various legal settings
- Comfortable working collaboratively with attorneys and staff while also taking initiative and ownership over your work
- Familiarity with Mac/Apple products, legal practice management software, Google Suite, Adobe, and Microsoft applications
