Criminal Defense Legal Assistant – North Carolina

Martine Law | Criminal Defense & Family Law

Join a Growing Law Firm Where Your Work Makes a Difference!

At Martine Law, we believe everyone deserves a strong defense and a team that truly cares. We're looking for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Criminal Defense Legal Assistant to support our North Carolina attorneys and help deliver exceptional service to clients during some of life's most challenging moments.

Why Martine Law?

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Generous PTO.

• Supportive, collaborative team environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth with a rapidly expanding law firm.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about criminal defense, committed to excellent client service, and ready to grow with a forward-thinking law firm, we'd love to meet you!

Apply today and help us protect clients' freedom, families, and futures.

What You'll Do

• Support criminal defense attorneys with daily case management and administrative tasks.

• Prepare, organize, and maintain legal documents, case files, and correspondence.

• Coordinate court dates, deadlines, attorney calendars, and client communications.

• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients, courts, and legal professionals.

• Keep cases moving efficiently through proactive follow-up and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of legal administrative experience; criminal defense experience required.

• Familiarity with North Carolina court procedures, filings, and legal terminology.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software; Clio preferred.

• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and ability to manage competing priorities.

• Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Because this position is mostly remote, here are the computer/internet requirements:

Computer Requirements

• Windows 11 Pro (preferred) or Home operating system.

• Intel Core i5 processor (or AMD equivalent).

• Minimum 16 GB RAM.

• Processor speed of 2.0 GHz or higher.

• Built-in or external webcam for video meetings.

Internet Requirements

• Reliable high-speed internet with a minimum 100 Mbps download speed.

• A quiet, professional workspace suitable for video meetings and phone calls is also expected.

During your interview, please be prepared to answer the following question:

Do you currently have a home office setup that meets all the minimum equipment and internet requirements described above?

Martine Law is a growing family of criminal defense and family law firms serving clients across several states. We run the firms as one operating company with shared marketing, intake, sales, legal operations, finance, and HR, so our attorneys focus on legal work and clients get answers fast. We hire people who want to be measured, and we hire above ourselves on purpose.