Criminal Defense Paralegal

DM Cantor Criminal Law Practice, P.C • Phoenix, AZ

4d • $75,000 • 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of private criminal law paralegal experience
• Full-time, in-office role
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking abilities
• Skilled in drafting pleadings and court filings with proper attachments/exhibits
• Knowledge of Arizona Superior Court filing procedures
• Professional communication skills with clients, law enforcement, and opposing counsel
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and a strong sense of urgency
• Strong grammar, writing, and file management skills
• Ability to manage and direct a minimal caseload and train/manage a team of four paralegals and four administrative assistants

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Clio software preferred

Responsibilities

• juggle multiple management tasks
• coordinate with attorneys, law enforcement, witnesses, and prosecutors
• keep our team sharp and prepared for every court appearance

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Base Salary: $75,000 per year.
• Time off: 30 paid days off annually. 10 holidays, 15 vacation days, and five personal/sick days.
• Loyalty vacation program: Earn one additional day each year (for five years), and milestone bonuses on major anniversaries.
• Medical Insurance: DM Cantor covers 50% of the base plan in your first year and 100% thereafter.
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance: Employees enjoy dental, vision, and life Insurance paid fully by DM Cantor.
• 401(k): DM Cantor generously matches 3.5% of salary regarding employees’ 401(k) contributions.
• Breakfast is catered for the firm every Monday; Family-style lunches are catered bi-weekly; plus quarterly happy hours, firm outings, and other gatherings occur throughout the year. Families and children’s attendance are always encouraged at DM Cantor. We care about our Attorneys, paralegals, administrative assistants, and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees