Senior Criminal Defense Attorney - Minneapolis/St. Paul

Job Description

Job Description

Experienced Criminal Defense AttorneyJoin One of the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Criminal Defense Law Firms

You know how to practice criminal defense. You know how to manage a courtroom, build a strategy, advise clients through difficult decisions, and fight for the best possible outcome.

We want to give you the platform and support to do it exceptionally well.

Martine Law is building a modern criminal defense practice for experienced attorneys who want autonomy, strong operational support, sophisticated technology, and the opportunity to make an impact as the firm continues to grow.

Why Experienced Attorneys Choose Martine Law

• $130,000+ 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 paralegal, case management, and operational support

• Modern technology and streamlined systems designed to reduce administrative burden

• Autonomy to manage your cases and develop the right defense strategy

• A growing platform with meaningful opportunities for leadership and advancement

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced Minnesota criminal defense attorney who knows how to take ownership of a case from strategy through resolution.

You should be a confident courtroom advocate, a strong negotiator, and a strategic thinker who understands that exceptional criminal defense requires both legal skill and exceptional client service.

We value attorneys who are proactive, accountable, decisive, technologically proficient, and committed to protecting their clients’ freedom, families, and futures.

If you’re successful where you are but wondering whether there’s a better platform for the next stage of your career, we should talk.

Apply today or email your resume and cover letter to View email address on us.fitly.work with the subject line:

MN Senior Criminal Defense Attorney Candidate

Compensation:

$130,000 - $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.