Criminal Defense Paralegal
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 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
- Ability to independently manage a small caseload while also leading and supporting a team of paralegals and administrative staff
- Strong writing, grammar, and file management skills
- Creative intelligence and a strong work ethic are required
- A winning mindset
Responsibilities
- Juggle multiple management tasks
- Coordinate with attorneys, law enforcement, witnesses, and prosecutors
- Keep the team sharp and prepared for every court appearance
- Draft pleadings, motions, and court filings with proper exhibits/attachments
- Manage a small caseload independently
- 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.
- Time off: 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
- In recent years, our staff has enjoyed various in-suite Suns basketball games, Diamondbacks tickets, happy hours at exclusive members’ clubs, and banquets at The Biltmore, Camelback Inn, and The Phoenician.
- Mentorship and strategy sessions
- Internal mentorship program
- Paralegals meet monthly to strategize and discuss cases and recent developments in the law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
