Legal Assistant - Criminal Defense - Remote; North Carolina

Legal Assistant - Criminal Defense - Remote (North Carolina)

Posted 17 days ago

Martine Law is one of the fastest-growing criminal defense and family law firms in the U.S. We fight hard, move fast, and don’t tolerate disorganization, delay, or excuses. If you’re the kind of person who thrives in a high-performance, high-pressure legal environment — and can juggle 10 tasks without dropping the ball — we want to talk to you.

We’re looking for a Legal Assistant who’s reliable, detail-obsessed, and thrives under pressure
. This is not a passive role. You’re the air traffic controller behind every attorney — scheduling, prepping, organizing, and keeping cases moving forward at full speed.

THIS POSITION IS REMOTE

Fluency in English and Spanish Preferred

To apply, submit your CV here

Your Mission:

• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel with professionalism and urgency
• Be the right hand to our attorneys — draft, edit, and file pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence
• Keep court deadlines, hearings, and meetings scheduled and tracked —
  no surprises, ever
• Organize and maintain client files (both digital and physical) with ruthless efficiency
• Follow up relentlessly to keep cases moving
• Keep everything tight, clean, and on track

Who You Are:

• Fluency in English and Spanish preferred
• 1 year of experience as a legal assistant, criminal law preferred
• You’re organized, intense, and allergic to sloppy work
• Fast-typing, fast-moving, and laser-focused on details
• Experienced with legal CRMs and document management tools (Clio)
• Strong communicator — on the phone, in writing, and in person
• Able to handle multiple deadlines, competing priorities, and sudden shifts without losing your cool
• Must be highly proficient in technology, software, and application usage

$45,000 - $55,000 yearly

Martine Law is a rapidly developing, fully remote law firm committed to protecting good people during hard times. We specialize in criminal defense and family law, offering personalized, compassionate, and effective legal representation to clients. The experienced team handles a wide range of cases, from misdemeanors to serious felonies, as well as complex family law issues such as divorce and child custody.

We pride ourselves on the core values of Unwavering Commitment to Excellence, Diversity & Respect, Technological and Systematic Innovation, and Passion for Advocacy.