Criminal Defense Attorney

DM Cantor•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DM Cantor Criminal Law Practice is Arizona’s leading trial-focused criminal law firm. We handle complex cases that demand creativity, tenacity, and profound legal knowledge. Our attorneys collaborate daily, combining expertise and insight to deliver the best outcomes for our 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 Criminal Law Practice, your work will matter every single day. We want to read about you and why you want to join our firm. We use the Topgrading approach to ensure 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 you’re joining a team of other high achievers. Creative intelligence and a strong work ethic are required. Only “A players” and those with a winning mindset need apply. If you’re tired of firms where “culture” means rarely being in the office to collaborate with colleagues, and you’re ready to do meaningful work with people who take the law and life seriously, then it’s time for us to meet. Your future starts here.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of criminal law experience
Licensed attorney with courtroom readiness
Strong jury trial, oral advocacy, and legal writing skills
High level of preparation, professionalism, and resilience
Must submit an up-to-date resume
Must submit a cover letter
Must complete a career history form and a Prescreen Snapshot

Nice To Haves

Attorneys who are “A players” with legal acumen and grit.
Those with a winning mindset.

Responsibilities

Handle complex cases that demand creativity, tenacity, and profound legal knowledge.
Collaborate daily with colleagues, combining expertise and insight to deliver the best outcomes for clients.
Focus on lawyering, not chasing paperwork, with full support staff available.
Engage in courtroom readiness and litigation-first activities.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Minimum base salary of $200,000 per year, or more, depending on experience.
Generous bonus structure
Additional 20% of fees from personal referrals.
30 paid days off annually (10 holidays, 15 vacation days, and 5 personal/sick days).
Loyalty vacation program: Earn one additional day off each year (for 5 years), then an additional five days at year 10, another 5 days at year 15, and so on.
Medical Insurance: DM Cantor covers 50% of the individual insurance in your first year and 100% after and covers 100% of your family’s insurance at year 5.
Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance: Paid fully by DM Cantor.
401(k): DM Cantor generously matches up to 3.5% of employees’ compensation based on their 401(k) contributions.
Catered breakfast every Monday.
Family-style lunches catered bi-weekly.
Quarterly happy hours, firm outings, and other gatherings.
Investment in conferences, mentorship, and strategy sessions.
Internal mentorship program.
Monthly attorney meetings to strategize and discuss cases and recent developments in the law.
Payment for attorneys' continued learning (CLE) requirements.
Firm-sponsored conferences and year-round learning opportunities.
Support staff (paralegals, administrative staff) provided.