Criminal Defense Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Join Martine Law as a Criminal Defense Attorney and be part of a team that stands with individuals through challenging times. We're a rapidly growing law firm that champions strategic, compassionate, and results-driven representation in criminal defense and family law. You'll thrive in a supportive environment that prioritizes your professional growth while offering competitive pay. At Martine Law, we hold ourselves to high standards, aiming for excellence in every client interaction and outcome. We embrace diversity and respect, ensuring everyone feels valued and heard. Our commitment to innovation means you'll work with cutting-edge tools, enhancing your ability to achieve remarkable results.

As a member of our team, you'll engage in meaningful advocacy, preparing thoroughly and advocating relentlessly for those we represent. We're more than just a law firm; we're building a modern legal platform designed for impact and development. Compensation:

$95,000 - $120,000 yearly DOE

Responsibilities:

• Defend clients when the stakes are highest , protecting their rights, freedom, and future

• Work criminal cases from strategy through resolution

• Analyze facts, evidence, and applicable law to develop strong, effective defense strategies

• Build trusted client relationships through clear, responsive, and confident communication

• Draft and file motions, briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents with accuracy and precision

• Negotiate assertively with prosecutors to pursue favorable resolutions for clients

• Handle hearings, motions, negotiations, trials, and other court proceedings

• Collaborate with attorneys and legal support teams to develop comprehensive case strategies

• Advocate confidently for clients throughout the Raleigh/Durham area and surrounding jurisdictions , appearing remotely or in person as required

Qualifications:

• J.D. and active North Carolina law license in good standing — required

• 2+ years of criminal defense or closely related litigation experience

• Strong client communication skills with the ability to build trust, explain strategy, and keep clients informed

• Confident courtroom presence with experience handling hearings, motions, negotiations, and trials

• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to advocate effectively with prosecutors

• Excellent legal writing and attention to detail when preparing motions, briefs, and other filings

• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to developing case strategy and achieving strong client outcomes

• Ability to independently manage cases and take ownership from strategy through resolution

• Willingness to appear in person throughout the Raleigh/Durham area and surrounding jurisdictions , with remote appearances as appropriate (Remote appearance will mean the Attorney will travel to appear in person)

About Company

Martine Law is a flourishing, fully remote law firm dedicated to protecting good people through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. We focus exclusively on criminal defense and family law, delivering strategic, compassionate, and results-driven representation.

We are guided by our core values:

• Unwavering Commitment to Excellence – We hold ourselves to a higher standard in every case, every client interaction, every result.

• Diversity & Respect – We foster an inclusive environment where clients and team members feel valued and heard.

• Technological & Systematic Innovation – We leverage cutting-edge tools and streamlined systems to elevate performance and outcomes.

• Passion for Advocacy – We work hard, prepare thoroughly, and advocate relentlessly for those we represent.

At Martine Law, we are building more than a firm — we are building a modern legal platform designed for impact, development, and meaningful client results.