Criminal Defense Paralegal

Criminal Defense Paralegal - Join Arizona's Top Criminal Defense Legal Team

To be considered for this position you MUST:

1. Submit an up-to-date resume.

2. Submit a cover letter.

3. Once you initially apply, you will receive an email to complete a career history form. Please complete with all information completely filled out.

Are you a proactive legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment? Do you take pride in delivering top-tier support with urgency, precision, and professionalism?

If you have experience supporting attorneys and want to be part of Arizona's leading criminal defense law firm, DM Cantor is looking for you! We are expanding and seeking a Legal Assistant ready to make an immediate impact.

What You'll Receive:

- Starting compensation: From $70,000/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 each year after your first year

- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance: Firm-supported benefits

- 401(k): Generous 3.5% employer match

- Paid downtown Phoenix parking in a secure garage

- Opportunities for professional growth in a nationally recognized law firm

About DM Cantor

Ranking Arizona's Top Law Firms in Arizona - Law Firm (25 Lawyers or less) for all of Arizona! DM Cantor is an AV-rated criminal law firm listed in Martindale-Hubbell's Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. We occupy over 25,000 square feet across two floors of the prestigious Two Renaissance Tower in downtown Phoenix. Our eight-attorney criminal defense practice is rapidly growing, widely recognized as the preferred choice for criminal defense in Arizona. We represent clients throughout Arizona and across the nation, delivering excellence through preparation, professionalism, and passion.

What We're Looking For:

- Minimum of 1 year of paralegal experience (criminal law preferred, but all areas considered)

- Ability to manage and direct a substantial caseload with minimal supervision

- Strong formatting skills for motions, appeals, and pleadings

- Experience preparing trial notebooks and trial support materials

- Professional communication skills with clients, law enforcement, and opposing counsel

- Proactive, detail-oriented, and a strong sense of urgency

- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word and MS Office Suite

- Knowledge of Clio is a plus

- Professional appearance, demeanor, and attitude toward clients

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