Senior Criminal Defense Attorney - Minneapolis/St. Paul

Job Description

Job Description

Join One of the Nation's Fastest-Growing Criminal Defense Law Firms

Martine Law is building a modern, high-performance law firm where exceptional attorneys can do their best work. We've eliminated unnecessary bureaucracy, streamlined operations with cutting-edge technology, and created an environment where attorneys are trusted to lead, litigate, and deliver outstanding results.

Why Join Martine Law?

• $120,000+ total compensation , including quarterly performance incentives

• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Unlimited PTO

• Remote/Hybrid flexibility

• Strong operational support so you can focus on practicing law

• Real opportunities for leadership and career growth

What You'll Bring

We're looking for an experienced criminal defense attorney who is:

• A confident courtroom advocate

• Strategic, proactive, and client-focused

• Committed to achieving exceptional results

• Ready to take ownership of cases and help shape a rapidly growing firm

If you're looking for more than just another law firm—and want to build your career with a team that values excellence, innovation, and accountability—we'd love to meet you.

Apply today or email your resume and cover letter to terri @xmartinelaw.com with the subject line:

MN Senior Criminal Defense Attorney Candidate

Compensation:

$120,000 - $150,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

• Own criminal defense matters end-to-end—driving strategy, protecting client rights, and delivering decisive outcomes at every stage of the case.
• Engineer sophisticated, evidence-driven defense strategies through deep legal research, sharp analysis, and proactive investigation.
• Lead client relationships with authority—cut through complexity, set clear expectations, and provide strategic, high-impact legal counsel.
• Draft and file motions, briefs, and pleadings that are precise, persuasive, and positioned to win.
• Negotiate from strength—leveraging preparation and insight to secure dismissals, reductions, or the most advantageous resolutions possible.
• Command the courtroom—deliver focused arguments, execute strategic cross-examinations, and respond with precision under pressure.
• Stay relentlessly ahead—master evolving statutes, case law, and legal trends to consistently outthink and outperform opposing counsel.

Qualifications:

What You Bring

• Juris Doctor (JD) and an active Minnesota law license in good standing.
• 5+ years of hands-on criminal defense experience (or closely related litigation experience with courtroom exposure).
• Exceptional legal research, persuasive writing, and strategic negotiation skills — you don’t just know the law, you know how to leverage it.
• Courtroom confidence and sound judgment under pressure.
• A team-first mentality — collaborative, accountable, and committed to raising the performance of those around you.
• Client-centered mindset with high emotional intelligence — you understand that behind every case is a person whose future is on the line.
• Strong work ethic and ownership mentality — you take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks.

About Company

Martine Law is a rapidly growing, 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 fight 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, growth, and meaningful client results.