Criminal Defense Attorney

Description We don’t hire warm bodies; we only hire the attorneys who are “A players,” and who practice law with legal acumen and grit. 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. Our goal is to have every one of our attorneys become Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialists. Firm-sponsored conferences and year-round learning opportunities provide additional growth, mentorship, and collaboration. About To be considered for an interview, you MUST: Submit an up-to-date resume Submit a cover letter Complete a career history form and Prescreen Snapshot after initial application At DM Cantor, We Offer Competitive compensation and benefits: minimum base salary of $200,000 per year, plus a generous bonus structure and an additional 20% of fees from personal referrals Benefits Include Time off: 30 paid days off annually – 10 holidays, 15 vacation days, 5 personal/sick days Loyalty vacation program: earn one additional day off each year for 5 years, then five days at year 10, another 5 days at year 15, and so on Medical insurance: DM Cantor covers 50% of individual insurance in the first year, 100% after, and covers 100% of family insurance at year 5 Dental, vision, and life insurance fully paid by DM Cantor 401(k) match up to 3.5% of employee compensation Company-sponsored breakfast, bi-weekly lunches, quarterly happy hours, firm outings, and gatherings; firm encourages family and children attendance Mentorship and CLEs: opportunities for conferences, mentorship, and strategy sessions; firm pays for continued learning (CLE) requirements What We’re Looking For 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 No remote work – this is an in-office, litigation-first role Cover letter required with resume submission What to Expect We use the Topgrading approach to ensure we hire only top performers. We define success, review your career history and achievements, evaluate skills and fit with our culture, check references, and match the role to your talents. Creative intelligence and a strong work ethic are required. If you’re tired of firms where “culture” means rarely being in the office to collaborate, and you’re ready to do meaningful work, then it’s time for us to meet. #J-18808-Ljbffr