Criminal Defense Administrative Assistant

About the Role

We are hiring an Administrative Assistant to support our attorneys and paralegals in managing client caseloads, calendaring, and client intake. No legal experience is required—we will train the right person. This role offers real upward mobility: today you are managing calendars; tomorrow you may have the opportunity to join our paralegal team and expand your role in the legal field.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain calendars with precision and attention to detail
• Answer phones and emails professionally, even during high-pressure trial preparation
• Organize files and discovery materials with care and accuracy
• Handle confidential information with the same discretion as legal evidence
• Support office operations so attorneys can focus on client defense

Who You Are

• Master multitasker who thrives on deadlines and details
• Calm and professional under pressure
• Tech-savvy and quick to learn new systems (legal software training provided)
• Highly organized with strong docket management skills
• Possess a good sense of humor and team-oriented attitude

Qualifications

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Minimum base salary of $65,000 per year, or more depending on experience
• 30 paid days off annually (10 holidays, 15 vacation days, 5 personal/sick days)
• Loyalty vacation program: one additional day off each year for 5 years, then an additional 5 days at year 10, another 5 days at year 15, and continuing
• Medical insurance: DM Cantor covers 50% of individual insurance in year one and 100% thereafter; 100% of family insurance at year 7
• Dental, vision, and life insurance fully paid by DM Cantor
• 401(k) with employer match up to 3.5% of compensation

Perks & Culture

• Breakfast catered every Monday; family-style lunches bi-weekly
• Quarterly happy hours, firm outings, and gatherings (families and children always welcome)
• Past events include Suns basketball games, Diamondbacks tickets, happy hours at exclusive clubs, and banquets at The Biltmore, Camelback Inn, and The Phoenician
• Full-time schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Penthouse office with panoramic Phoenix skyline views in Two Renaissance Tower Downtown
• Endless snacks, drinks, employee lounges, and nearby restaurants
• Internal mentorship program and monthly paralegal strategy sessions

What to Expect in Our Hiring Process

We use a Topgrading approach to hire top performers. The process includes defining success for the role, reviewing your full career history and achievements, evaluating skills and cultural fit, checking references with past colleagues, and ensuring the role is the right match for your talents. Creative intelligence and a strong work ethic are required. Only "A players" and those with a winning mindset should apply.