Senior Paralegal

Senior Paralegal (Family & Criminal Law) — Tucson, AZ

Mulembo Law PLLC | Full-time (Non-exempt/hourly) | In-office (Tucson)

Mulembo Law PLLC is hiring a Senior Paralegal to support a busy criminal and family law practice. This role is for a seasoned professional who values a structured practice, clear accountability, and consistent compliance—especially around scope/UPL boundaries and client communications.

Compensation: $27–$35/hour DOE, plus bonuses, plus additional bilingual Spanish differential based on verified proficiency and job-related use.

• Are a senior paralegal who executes with precision—drafting, deadlines, filings, service, and follow-through are second nature
• Prefer defined roles, written SOPs, and a team that runs on clear priorities
• Communicate professionally and calmly, especially in high-conflict family/criminal matters
• Appreciate a clear leadership structure where workflow is coordinated to reduce conflicting directives
• Take pride in supporting clients effectively while staying within appropriate non-attorney scope

This role may not be the best match if you strongly prefer a “looser” environment where priorities shift informally, roles frequently blur, or processes vary depending on the day.

We’re clear about these because they protect clients, staff, and the firm:

• UPL / scope boundaries:
  You will not give legal advice, set strategy, or negotiate outcomes. When clients ask legal questions, you’ll escalate to attorney direction promptly and document appropriately.
• Chain of command:
  Priorities and workflow are managed through the designated supervisor (Operations Manager/Lead/Attorney). If priorities conflict, you pause and clarify before proceeding.
• Professional communication:
  Respectful, accurate, and consistent client communication. No over promising—only information that is appropriate and approved.
• Process discipline:
  We use SOPs, templates, checklists, and file standards. If you see a better way, we welcome improvements through the proper channel—then we implement updates as a team.
• Deadline integrity:
  Strong calendaring, proactive follow-up, and early flagging of issues are expected.

• Confidentiality is non-negotiable. You handle sensitive client information with discretion at all times.
• Accuracy matters. We’d rather you ask a clarifying question than guess or assume.
• Timekeeping must be complete and accurate. Your time entries must be timely, specific, and reflect the work performed.
• Overtime requires prior approval. If workload is trending toward overtime, we flag it early and align on priorities.
• Ownership and integrity. We take responsibility for outcomes, share credit, communicate early when something may slip, and solve problems as a team.

• Draft and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, disclosures, and subpoenas (attorney review/approval as required)
• Independently manage deadlines, filings, service, hearing coordination, and client communications within defined scope
• Support hearing/trial prep (exhibits, witness coordination, timelines, binders)
• Maintain clean, consistent case systems; strengthen templates and SOPs
• Mentor junior staff as needed; support operational consistency

• 4+ years paralegal experience (family and/or criminal strongly preferred)
• Strong drafting, calendaring, and case management skills
• Mature judgment, discretion, and a compliance mindset
• Spanish is a plus (differential available)
• Three BCBS PPO plan options, plus vision and dental
• 401(k)
• All federal holidays paid
• Paid winter leave over the holidays, plus additional PTO
• Free parking

Please email your resume to

Please note:

We are not working with external recruiters for this role. Unsolicited recruiter outreach will not receive a response.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Mulembo Law PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to maintaining an inclusive, professional, and empowering workplace.