Criminal Defense Administrative Assistant

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.

We're one of the top criminal defense law firms, but don't worry- we're not all stiff suits and serious faces. Yes, we handle high-stakes cases. Yes, we work with absolute professionalism and give our best each day. But we also know how to laugh when things get crazy (and trust us, in criminal law, things do get crazy).

We're hiring an Administrative Assistant to assist our attorneys and paralegals in managing client caseloads, calendaring, and client intake. No legal experience is required- we'll train you. What matters most is that you're organized, quick on your feet, and eager to grow. This is a role with real upward mobility: today, you're keeping calendars up to date; tomorrow, you may have an opportunity to join our team of paralegals and expand your role and knowledge in the legal field.

So, if you want a career that challenges you, teaches you, and gets your foot in the door of the legal field, we invite you to apply and share in our firm's growth and success.

We want to read about you and why you want to join our firm. To be considered for an interview, you MUST:

• Submit an up-to-date resume
• Submit a cover letter.
• 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.

The Job (your mission, should you choose to accept it):

• Keep calendars tighter than courtroom security.
• Answer phones and emails professionally—even when attorneys are buried in trial prep.
• Organize files and discovery like your life depends on it (because someone's case might).
• Handle confidential information with the same care we handle evidence.
• Keep the office running smoothly so our lawyers can do what they do best- defending our clients.

Who You Are (our not-so-secret weapon):

• Master multitasker who thrives on deadlines and details.
• Calm, unflappable, and great at keeping things professional under pressure.
• Tech-savvy and quick to learn (yes, we use legal software, but no, you don't need to know it yet).
• Organized enough to make a judge jealous of your docket.
• A good sense of humor- we aren't all stiff suits and serious faces.

Why Work With Us?

You'll be part of important, meaningful work. No legal experience? No problem. We'll train the right person. Career growth opportunities: This isn't just a job; it's a steppingstone to a career in law. Competitive pay, benefits, and a chance to say you're part of a team that fights for justice daily. You'll never be bored—our cases are as dynamic as those working here.

If you're sharp, dependable, and want to be the glue that holds a powerhouse legal team together, apply now. No orange jumpsuits, no Netflix scripts—just real work that matters.

At DM Cantor, we offer:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Minimum base salary of $65,000 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, and 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 colleagues and their families. 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. We understand that hard work deserves great rewards.
• Our Attorneys and Paralegals work full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., enjoying panoramic views of the Phoenix skyline from our penthouse suite and multiple floors in the prestigious Two Renaissance Tower Downtown. Employees also enjoy endless snacks, drinks, employee lounges, and excellent restaurants in the building and within walking distance.
• Mentorship: DM Cantor invests in mentorship and strategy sessions to make you a better paralegal, not a busier one. Our firm has an internal mentorship program to ensure progress and partnership flourish daily. In addition, our paralegals meet monthly to strategize and discuss cases and recent developments in the law.
• A Team Worth Joining: DM Cantor was just announced as the Small and Mid-Sized Law Firm of the Year at the 2026 Excellence in Law Awards attended by 550 people, and is ranked #2 Best Places to Work in Law by AZ Business Magazine 2026, and is ranked #2 in Ranking Arizona's 2026 Top Law Firm in Arizona list (26 Lawyers or less) for all of Arizona! We are an AV-rated Estate and Probate Law firm listed in Martindale-Hubbell's Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. You'll learn and collaborate with the best; no more waiting for the partner who rolls into the office at noon and hasn't opened a rule book since '98.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree (required)
• Minimum 1 year administrative or office experience
• Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills
• Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work with a strong sense of urgency
• Strong writing, grammar, and file management skills
• Team player with a positive, learning-focused attitude

What to Expect: We don't just hire; we Topgrade. We use a Topgrading approach to make sure we hire only top performers. Step by step, we: define what success looks like in the role, review your full career history and achievements, evaluate your skills and fit with our culture, check references with past colleagues, and make sure this role is the perfect match for your talents — all to guarantee you are joining a team of other high achievers.

Creative intelligence and a strong work ethic are required. Only "A players" and those with a winning mindset need apply. If you're tired of firms where "culture" means rarely being in the office to collaborate with colleagues, and you're ready to do meaningful work with people who take the law and life seriously, then it's time for us to meet.

Your future starts here. Learn more at and apply today!