Criminal Defense Paralegal

DM Cantor•Phoenix, AZ

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Be the Force Behind Arizona’s Top Criminal Defense Team: You don’t just want a job—you want to be part of something that matters. At DM Cantor, paralegals aren’t “support staff.” They are the engine that keeps our high-profile criminal defense team running. Every motion they draft, every discovery package they organize, and every interview they schedule contribute directly to wins in the courtroom. From DUIs to assaults, white-collar crimes and homicides, to headline-making cases involving professional athletes and public figures, their work shapes the outcomes that make history—and careers. As a Criminal Defense Paralegal, you will juggle multiple management tasks, coordinate with attorneys, law enforcement, witnesses, and prosecutors, and keep our team sharp and prepared for every court appearance. You will witness firsthand how a well-prepared case can turn the impossible into a victory—and you’ll be proud knowing your contributions made it happen. We want to read about you and why you want to join our firm. To be considered for an interview, you MUST: 1. Submit an up-to-date resume 2. Submit a cover letter. 3. Plus, once you initially apply, you will receive an email to complete a career history form, and a Prescreen Snapshot to fully fill out and submit.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of private criminal law paralegal experience
Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills
Strong drafting experience, including pleadings, motions, and court filings with proper exhibits/attachments
Familiarity with Arizona Superior Court filing procedures
Professional and confident communication with clients, law enforcement, and opposing counsel
Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work with a strong sense of urgency
Creative intelligence and a strong work ethic are required
Only “A players” and those with a winning mindset need apply

Responsibilities

Juggle multiple management tasks
Coordinate with attorneys, law enforcement, witnesses, and prosecutors
Keep the team sharp and prepared for every court appearance
Draft motions
Organize discovery packages
Schedule interviews
Independently manage a small caseload
Lead and support a team of paralegals and administrative staff

Benefits

Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Minimum base salary of $75,000 per year, or more, depending on experience
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 7.
Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance: Employees enjoy 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.
Breakfast is catered for the firm every Monday
Family-style lunches are catered bi-weekly
Quarterly happy hours, firm outings, and other gatherings occur throughout the year.
Families and children’s attendance are always encouraged
Various in-suite Suns basketball games, Diamondbacks tickets, happy hours at exclusive members’ clubs, and banquets at The Biltmore, Camelback Inn, and The Phoenician.
Endless snacks, drinks, employee lounges
Mentorship and strategy sessions
Internal mentorship program
Paralegals meet monthly to strategize and discuss cases and recent developments in the law.