Criminal Defense Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Join Martine Law as a Criminal Defense Attorney and make a real difference. At our flourishing, fully remote law firm, we focus on protecting good people during their most challenging times, with an unwavering commitment to excellence. You'll be part of a team that values diversity, respect, and innovation, using cutting-edge tools and systems to deliver strategic, compassionate, and results-driven representation. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment where your professional growth is prioritized, offering competitive pay and ample career advancement opportunities.

At Martine Law, we don't just practice law; we build a modern legal platform designed for impact and development. You'll engage in meaningful advocacy, preparing thoroughly and advocating relentlessly for clients. Our core values guide us in every client interaction and result, ensuring that everyone feels valued and heard. If you're ready to join a team that's dedicated to personalized service and making a difference, let's embark on this journey together. 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

• 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.