Criminal Defense Attorney

Martine Law•Passaic, NJ

17h•Remote

About The Position

Martine Law is a rapidly expanding criminal defense and family law firm founded on excellence, innovation, and collaboration. We pair strategic legal advocacy with technology and data-driven systems to achieve outstanding outcomes for clients. Our environment is dynamic, supportive, and focused on growth — ideal for professionals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact while performing at a high level. We’re not creating a typical law firm — we’re building an industry leader. At Martine Law, we operate with efficiency and purpose. We’ve removed unnecessary bureaucracy, excessive meetings, and outdated law firm culture so our team can focus on what matters most: achieving exceptional results for clients. This is a results-oriented environment designed for professionals seeking meaningful responsibility, clear and measurable impact, career growth connected to performance, and a fast-moving, ambitious team culture. If you’re searching for a role where you can simply coast, this may not be the right fit. But if you’re ready to contribute to something meaningful while advancing your career, we’d love to connect. Ready to prove what you can do? Apply today and show us what you’re capable of.

Requirements

JD and an active New Jersey law license in good standing.
1–3+ years of criminal defense or litigation experience with real courtroom exposure and independent case responsibility.
Strong research, writing, and negotiation skills — you know how to build a case, create leverage, and close strategically.
Comfortable taking ownership of your caseload while collaborating within a high-accountability, performance-driven team.
A client-first professional with high emotional intelligence and strong communication instincts.
Tech-forward and comfortable in a fully remote environment (Clio, Monday.com, Microsoft 365, Zoom, Loom, Otter AI).

Nice To Haves

You’ve worked as a PD/DA, in a traditional firm, or run your own practice — and you’re ready to focus on practicing law, not chasing overhead, billing drama, or administrative chaos.

Responsibilities

Lead criminal defense cases from strategy to verdict, fiercely protecting client rights and driving strong outcomes.
Develop sophisticated, evidence-based defense strategies grounded in deep legal research, case analysis, and proactive investigation.
Command client relationships, delivering clear, strategic counsel while managing expectations and building trust.
Draft and file persuasive motions, briefs, and pleadings that move cases forward and create leverage.
Negotiate strategically with prosecutors, leveraging preparation and positioning to secure dismissals, reductions, or favorable resolutions.
Dominate in the courtroom, presenting compelling arguments, cross-examining witnesses with precision, and thinking quickly under pressure.
Continuously sharpen your edge, staying ahead of legal trends, statutory updates, and evolving case law to outmaneuver opposing counsel.